Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather from the Central US to the Northeast; Late-Season Snow in the Northwest

Sinlaku continues to bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and storm surge to the Marianas. Showers and severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley and to the Central/Southern Plains through Thursday. A front will produce late-season snowfall over the Cascades and Northern Rockies and coastal rain over the Northwest Coast through Thursday. Read More >

June Temperatures in Mid-April

Increased Fire Danger Again Today

Heat Can Escalate Quickly

Practice Heat Safety Wherever You Are

Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected today with afternoon highs in the upper 80s, with 70s and 80s in the higher elevations. Temperatures may reach the low 90s over the next few days. No relief from the heat or ongoing drought conditions expected this week.

Relative humidity values will fall to between 25 and 35 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.

With hot temperatures expected this week make sure the take the necessary precautions. Temperatures this hot are not normal for April and are more common in late June and in July.

With hot temperatures expected this week make sure the take the necessary precautions. Temperatures this hot are not normal for April and are more common in late June and in July.