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Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Together with the Southwest U.S. NWS offices, NWS Grand Junction presents this year's Monsoon Awareness Week!

This year's theme is "Stay Weather Aware, Time to Prepare!" with the following daily topics that will be discussed this week:


> Sunday, June 11: Intro to the Monsoon/Extreme Heat
> Monday, June 12: Lightning
> Tuesday, June 13: Downburst Winds & Dust Storms
> Wednesday, June 14: Hiking & Camping During the Monsoon
> Thursday, June 15: Flash Flooding
> Friday, June 16: Wildfires & Debris Flow
> Saturday, June 17: Boating Hazards During the Monsoon

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Stay safe this monsoon!

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