Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Fire Weather Today; Wildfire Smoke Bringing Unhealthy Air Quality to the Pacific Northwest

In southeast Texas, the coastal Carolinas, and much of New Mexico today, showers and thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall which could lead to areas of flooding. Dry, gusty winds will contribute to scattered areas of elevated to critical fire weather today in the western U.S. Wildfire smoke is causing unhealthy air quality today in parts of the Pacific Northwest and central Plains. Read More >

August 28, 2015 - Hazy conditions have become more prevalent in Western South Dakota and Northeastern Wyoming as northwesterly winds aloft have helped push smoke into the area from wildland fires in the Pacific Northwest. Hazy conditions will be possible on and off through September. On Saturday, winds aloft will begin to become more southwesterly, helping to diminish the smokey conditions by Sunday.

The following graphic indicates roughly where fires are currently ongoing and where smoke can be detected.

This map indicates approximate locations and lists the largest fires currently burning.

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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Fire Weather Today; Wildfire Smoke Bringing Unhealthy Air Quality to the Pacific Northwest

Smoke from Pacific Northwest Fires

The following graphic indicates roughly where fires are currently ongoing and where smoke can be detected.