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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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 1:00:13 am PDT

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National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

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Elevated Fire Concerns This Weekend

Elevated fire weather concerns are expected across the interior this weekend into early next week due to near critically dry conditions and above normal temperatures. The driest conditions will be observed across the interior Central Coast and across the higher terrain.