Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

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Overview

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be common across eastern Utah and western Colorado today as a strong Pacific storm drops in from the north. Southwest winds will strengthen Monday resulting in a high end critical fire weather day with potential for high winds. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible on Monday. Extreme fire behavior is also possible due to strong winds and a wind shift Monday evening with the cold front.

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