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 >

7-Day Forecast

Key Messages

Enjoy a dry and comfortable weekend, with temperatures hovering right around or just below average. Keep the umbrella handy next week! We'll see on-and-off rain and storms, with the highest chance (70-80%) arriving Tuesday into Wednesday.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)

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

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