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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 4:26:34 am PDT

Exercise extra caution this weekend, as windy conditions and significant fire risk are on tap. 🔴 A Red Flag Warning is in effect for eastern Kern County and southern Tulare County from Friday morning through Saturday night. Dry air and strong winds mean any fire that starts will spread fast. Obey all burn bans and firework ordinances. ⚠️ Driving a high-profile vehicle? Use extreme caution on exposed roads. 🌊 Boaters: dangerous waves are expected on area lakes. Take strong precautions. Secure loose objects and know before you go. weather.gov/hanford Twitter/X
Temperatures slowly climb this week into the 4th of July Holiday Weekend. There is a 45 to 70 percent chance of highs of at least 95 degrees for the 4th of July increasing to 60 to 90 percent for next Sunday. #CAWx #Fresno #Bakersfield

 

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