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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Elevated to critical fire conditions will continue on Monday across portions of the Mountains, higher Valleys and southern Foothills. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will be possible with humidity levels between 9% and 14%. A Red Flag Warning is in place from noon to 9PM. Please avoid creating sparks that could start new fires.