Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Air Quality Alert Today

Increased Fire Danger Today

Weather Highlights

Rain Returns Saturday

Smoke from wildfires in southern Georgia will continue to affect the region today and may also increase ozone concentrations.

Increased Fire Danger across northeast Georgia due to low relative humidity and very dry vegetation. Burn bans remain in effect across the Carolinas until further notice, thus outdoor burning is prohibited.

The pattern finally changes this weekend into early next week as a cold front brings rain chances back on Saturday as well as cooler temperatures this weekend into Monday.

Beneficial rainfall returns Saturday ahead of a cold front. However, rainfall amounts will be light and will have a very little impact on the ongoing drought.