Typhoon Sinlaku to Impact the Marianas and Guam; Severe Weather from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes

Typhoon Sinlaku will bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, thunderstorms, and coastal impacts to the Marianas Islands into Wednesday. Typhoon conditions are likely over CNMI and tropical storm conditions over Guam. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes today. Read More >

Increased Fire Danger Again Today

Heat Can Escalate Quickly

Practice Heat Safety Wherever You Are

Relative humidity values will fall to near 30 percent this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10-15 mph with some higher gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.