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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 3:38:39 am CDT

High temperatures will be near 5 to 10 degrees below normal both Saturday and Sunday bringing a welcome relief from the recent stretch of excessive heat.
Widespread dangerous heat continues today and Friday . A few showers and storms may also occur today and tomorrow. Cooler and drier weather develops this weekend.
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