Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

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Hot, dry and windy conditions will result in one more day of critical fire weather conditions before the pattern turns cooler and unsettled Tuesday and beyond. For today, Red Flag Warnings are in effect for the lower elevations of northwest and west-central Colorado where fuels are critical. Winds could gust up to 45 mph this afternoon. Any fires will catch and spread quickly so exercise extreme caution. Outdoor burning is not recommended.