NOAA outlook keeps much of U.S. tilted toward heat through October
NOAA favors above-normal temperatures across much of the U.S. through October, but drought risks vary by region as El Niño strengthens.
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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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Spokane Wildfires Burn 600 Structures as Response Continues
Wind-driven wildfires swept across northwest Spokane, forcing evacuations, destroying structures and turning the Spokane Convention Center into a shelter.
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Montana heat wave raises wildfire and public-health concerns as drought persists
Eastern Montana’s early-August heat event heightened heat-illness and fire-weather concerns as drought continues to stress Montana water supplies.
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Priest Fire Near Groveland Injured Three Firefighters and Closed Highway 120
The approximately 10-acre Priest Fire began July 6 near Old Priest Grade and Highway 120 in Big Oak Flat, prompting evacuations and temporary route closures affecting the Groveland area before reaching full containment on July 7.
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Missoula fire danger reaches very high as smoke, heat and wind persist
Missoula County’s fire danger is very high, outdoor burning remains closed and smoke conditions continue to shift across the valley.
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Evacuation order remains in effect near Olney as Montana faces critical fire weather
Flathead County ordered residents in specified Olney-area addresses to leave immediately as the Skillet Fire burned nearby; Montana also faced statewide Red Flag conditions on August 1.
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Minnesota keeps burning restrictions in four northern counties as wildfire planning level remains IV
Minnesota’s July 31 wildfire situation report listed burning restrictions in Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties while the statewide planning level remained IV.
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Oregon wildfire temporarily closed 70 miles of I-84 as evacuations disrupted travel
The Fox Fire shut down about 70 miles of I-84 between Baker City and Ontario on July 27 before the highway reopened. Huntington was reduced to Level 2 Be Set on July 28, but smoke, fire activity and road restrictions remained in eastern Oregon as of July 30.
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Utah Emergency Declaration Keeps Wildfire-Flood Response Active in 3 Counties
Gov. Spencer Cox’s July 22 declaration activates Utah’s emergency plan for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as officials assess washed-out roads, damaged water systems and wildfire-related flood risks.
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Bethlehem’s Draft Hazard Plan Flags Flood and Wildfire Risks
Bethlehem, N.H. — A June 19 draft hazard plan identifies flood and wildfire risks, vulnerable infrastructure and unresolved town and FEMA approval steps.
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Oregon wildfire response expands as Shingle Fire closes Highway 26
Oregon — A July 27 update says the Shingle Fire threatens about 170 homes near Dayville as evacuations, structural protection and a Highway 26 closure remain active.
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Vacaville Cherry Fire temporarily closed parks, restricted I-80 lanes
The July 23 Cherry Fire near Peña Adobe Park temporarily closed two Vacaville parks and restricted two eastbound I-80 lanes during the response.
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Redlands wildfire designation may affect insurance, but savings aren’t guaranteed
Redlands’ new state wildfire designation may influence insurance-rate reviews, but it does not guarantee lower premiums, continued coverage or eligibility.
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Little Fire near Pleasanton fully contained after Livermore-area response
The 1,007-acre Little Fire near Pleasanton was fully contained July 25 after evacuations displaced about 6,098 residents and mobilized Livermore-Pleasanton crews.
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Shore Fire sent Moreno Valley families to Valley View High School shelter
During the Shore Fire, Moreno Valley families were directed to Valley View High School for shelter—people and pets included—as CAL FIRE hit 100% containment June 25.
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Fairbanks borough hazard plan comment period is still open
Residents can still weigh in on the borough’s updated hazard mitigation plan, which covers wildfire, flood, seismic and permafrost risks.
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Irvine opens comment period on 2026 hazard mitigation draft
Irvine residents and businesses have until June 24 to comment on the city’s 2026 hazard mitigation draft, which affects resilience planning and FEMA eligibility.
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Irvine opens review of 2026 hazard plan tied to FEMA eligibility
Irvine is taking public comments on its 2026 hazard mitigation draft through June 24, a local planning step tied to FEMA eligibility and fire risk.
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Fairbanks borough seeks comments on hazard plan before June 28
Public comment on Fairbanks North Star Borough’s hazard mitigation plan is open through June 28, with wildfire, flood and infrastructure risks in view.
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Springs Fire near Moreno Valley reaches 95% containment as evacuations lift and Moreno Valley College reopens
Moreno Valley CA – The Springs Fire east of the city is 95% contained, evacuation orders are lifted, and Moreno Valley College resumed classes April 6.