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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Strong gusty winds and very dry conditions will result in red flag conditions across much of northern Arizona today and Saturday. Fire will have the potential to rapidly spread, please avoid any outdoor activities that produce flames or sparks.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for areas below 4000' in the Grand Canyon through this evening. Although this warning is only for a small portion of northern Arizona, hot temperatures will stick around across the state through the end of the week. Be sure to practice heat safety!
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect through Saturday for most of northern Arizona. Conditions are ripe for rapid fire spread. Take precautions such as no activities that include open flames, don't park on dry grass, dispose of cigarettes properly or no outdoor equipment that could produce sparks.

 

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