Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 5:30:14 am CDT

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Saturday: Low Rain Chances in Central Texas

Hot and Dry Next Week

A weak cold front currently pushing through the area will bring a low chance for showers and storms to parts of Central Texas through this afternoon. Most locations will remain dry! Temperatures will stay in the low to mid 90s this afternoon behind the front.

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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

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