Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, June 29, from 12 PM until 8 PM MDT for all of eastern Utah and western Colorado

Dry and hot conditions will prevail through the end of this week as high pressure remains in control. Southwest winds will increase this afternoon ahead of an approaching trough of low pressure and its cold front. Temperatures in many lower valleys will be approaching, if not exceeding triple digit heat! Follow heat safety tips to Beat the Heat at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT

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Red Flag Warning Issued: 07/04/2026 07:59:00 AM UTC

Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Friday

High Temperatures Expected Saturday

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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Triple Digit Heat and Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today