Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 7:06:08 pm MDT

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We let the Phoenix NWS office do some lifting for us today. They did a great job of messaging the upcoming pattern change this weekend. The Southwestern U.S. will go from excessive heat and critically dry, to cooler, near seasonal temperatures, and elevated moisture, resulting in chances for area wide rain, and possible isolated thunderstorms. We stole their graphic...Thanks Phoenix!

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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

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