Dangerous Heat Shifts Across the Plains and South
Federal forecasters expect dangerous heat to expand across the Plains and South this weekend, while hot nights could raise health risks for millions.
National Weather Service
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Extreme Heat and Wildfire Danger Trigger Emergency Response Across the West
A late-July and early-August heat wave brought record or near-record temperatures and worsening wildfire conditions across parts of the Western United States. Washington declared a state of emergency as extreme fire weather affected eastern parts of the state.
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Heat Wave Sets August Record in Las Vegas as Wildfire Risk Rises Across the West
Las Vegas reached 116°F, an August record, as extreme heat and dry conditions increased wildfire danger across parts of the western United States.
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NWS warns of severe storms, flooding, dangerous heat and fire weather across U.S.
The National Weather Service is warning of simultaneous weather threats, including heavy rain, flash flooding, extreme heat, wildfire risk and smoke across multiple U.S. regions.
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Western U.S. Heat Wave Keeps Record Temperatures and Wildfire Risk Elevated
A heat wave affecting parts of the western United States is driving dangerous-heat warnings, threatening temperature records and raising wildfire concerns as hot, dry and gusty conditions persist.
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Western heat wave keeps wildfire danger high as Washington declares emergency
An extended heat wave is bringing record or near-record temperatures and heightened wildfire danger across parts of the Western United States.
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NOAA warns of prolonged western heat wave and rising drought risk through Aug. 10
NOAA forecasts dangerous heat across broad parts of the United States, with the highest extreme-heat risk in the Great Basin from Aug. 4-6 and rapid-onset drought possible in several agricultural regions.
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NWS warns of simultaneous flooding, dangerous heat and critical fire weather across broad U.S. regions
The National Weather Service is warning of overlapping severe weather hazards, including flooding, dangerous heat and critical fire weather, across several U.S. regions.
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NWS documents tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in southern Wisconsin
A National Weather Service report documents one tornado warning and two severe thunderstorm warnings during a severe-weather episode across parts of southern Wisconsin on Aug. 5–6, 2026.
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Federal forecasters flag high-wind and wildfire risks across Northern and Central Plains
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center identified a slight risk of high winds across parts of the Northern and Central Plains on Aug. 4–5, warning that hot, dry and gusty conditions could raise wildfire risk. Separate National Weather Service records document tornado and severe-thunderstorm warnings in southern Wisconsin.
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Wildfire smoke alert covered St. Paul as heat index neared 100 degrees
A National Weather Service outlook dated July 15 identified an Air Quality Alert for St. Paul and Ramsey County for the following day, citing smoke moving southeast from northern Minnesota wildfires.
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NWS heat advisory put Jackson under elevated heat risk through July 27
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory covered the Jackson area through 9 p.m. CDT on July 27, 2026, warning of dangerous heat conditions and related health risks.
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Extreme Heat Warning set for Gulfport after 106°F heat index observed
The National Weather Service listed an Extreme Heat Warning for Gulfport from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT July 28 after Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport recorded a 106°F heat index July 27.
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NWS warned Jefferson City area of heat indexes near 105 degrees in late June
A June 28 National Weather Service warning said a dangerous heat wave was expected to bring heat indexes around 105 degrees to Jefferson City and central Missouri through at least Thursday.
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Dangerous heat wave pushed Kansas City heat indexes to 105 or higher
Kansas City-area locations reported heat-index values of at least 105 degrees during a late-June and early-July heat wave, while forecasts warned of continued hazardous conditions through the July 4 weekend.
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Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Louis after 1 to 2 inches of rain
A National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning covered the City of St. Louis until 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 4, 2026, after radar indicated thunderstorms and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.
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Heat wave prompts early heat-relief operations in Billings as Montana fire danger remains elevated
A western heat wave reaching Montana prompted the Montana Rescue Mission in Billings to open earlier than usual for heat relief, while regional drought and extreme heat continued to raise wildfire concerns.
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Lincoln’s July rainfall topped normal, but year-to-date total remains below average
Lincoln recorded 4.33 inches of precipitation in July, exceeding the month’s 3.25-inch normal. Through July, however, the city remained 1.35 inches below its normal precipitation total for the year.
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Spokane-area fires destroy about 600 structures as evacuations continue
Fast-moving fires near Spokane destroyed about 600 structures and drove large-scale evacuations as Washington declared a statewide wildfire emergency.
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Las Vegas heat wave brought forecast high of 114°F and elevated wildfire risk
Las Vegas was running about 10 degrees above normal as a Western heat wave brought a forecast high near 114°F on Aug. 2 and prompted warnings of elevated wildfire risk in very dry conditions.
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Gulfport forecast calls for hot, humid days and repeated storm chances through Aug. 3
A National Weather Service forecast issued July 27 projected Gulfport highs around 92 to 93 degrees, elevated humidity and thunderstorm chances as high as 70% through Aug. 3.
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Jersey City included in early-morning flash-flood warning as storms move through region
A National Weather Service flash-flood warning issued at about 5:41 a.m. EDT on Aug. 3 included Hudson County, placing Jersey City in the alert area during intense rainfall in the New York metropolitan region.