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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 >

 

 

 

Overview

Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through tomorrow evening. Flash flooding and debris flows will be possible, especially over burn scars, mountainous terrain, saturated soils, and narrow canyons. Prolonged periods of light to moderate rain are expected in the interim. An additional 0.5 to 2 inches of rain is expected. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, most likely across the Four Corners area, which could lead to even heavier rain rates, hail, and damaging winds.

 

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