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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the West; Heat Expands in the Central U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over parts of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Central Rockies through Monday. Flash flooding is possible, especially in and around burn scars and in areas of steep terrain. Heat will persist across the Central U.S. early this week, spreading into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 12:36:21 am PDT

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Monday for the northern Sacramento Valley, northeast Sierra foothills and Burney Basin due to breezy winds and low humidity. Remember to practice fire safety!
Seasonable temperatures through the weekend. Below normal temperatures by next week.
Light to breezy winds through the weekend, with periods of breezier onshore winds next week.
6-10 Day Precipitation Outlook from the Climate Prediction Center indicates above normal precipitation from September 4 through September 8.

 

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