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Critical Fire Weather in the North-Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Desert Southwest and Coastal California

A cold front pressing south across the northern and central Plains Wednesday will bring gusty winds creating critical fire weather for parts of the region. Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches have been issued. Dangerous heat continues in parts of the Desert Southwest through Friday amid a late season heat wave and into coastal California. Excessive Heat Warnings remain in effect. Read More >

*Excessive Heat Warning for the city of San Francisco extended in time through 11PM Wednesday* An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for inland portions of the Bay Area, Central Coast, and the city of San Francisco through 11 PM Wednesday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 11PM Wednesday for coastal portions of the North Bay, Bay Area, and Monterey Bay.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for interior Monterey and San Benito Counties from 3 AM Wednesday until 8 PM Thursday. Critically dry fuels and gusty offshore winds will lead to increased chances for fire starts and fire spread. Exercise all fire safety precautions, and have an emergency plan in case a fire starts near you. #CAwx
Here are the daily record temperatures that were set or tied today. Data is preliminary; official and certified data is available from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

 

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