Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 2:46:03 am MDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Grand Junction, CO

National Weather Service NWS Flagstaff, AZ

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National Weather Service NWS Tucson Arizona

Extreme Heat Warning

Red Flag Warning

Historic March Heat!

Very Warm & Dry

March Records Stats

High temperatures more typical of late May and early June rather than mid March are expected mid to late this week. All time March record highs will likely be broken!