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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

High fire danger due to low humidity values and gusty winds will continue today and again tomorrow across much of southern Colorado. Red Flag Warning are in effect. Southwest to west winds with gusts 30-50 mph and humidity values under 10% are expected. Avoid anything that could spark a wildfire!! #COWX