Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Warming Up Closer to Normal for Next Week

Decreasing clouds and not as cool temperatures are forecast today. Highs are still expected to be well-below normal though for early August.

After a couple of cool days for early August, temperatures are forecast to warm back up closer to normal levels for much of this upcoming work week. Chances of showers and thunderstorms also return to the region Wednesday night into Thursday.

Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

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