Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:04:28 am PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Red Flag Warning

Air Quality Alert

Dry and breezy

Red Flag Warning in effect from this afternoon through 10 PM Saturday for the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon OR691. Breezy diurnally driven westerly winds coupled with low relative humidity is expected to impact the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon during the afternoons and evenings through Saturday. Relative humidity will be above critical thresholds overnight Please follow all local fire restrictions.