Western United States
Coverage of Western United States in the Nexus archive.
- Bay Area braces for heat dome with chance of thunderstorms, heightened wildfire risks
A heat dome forming over the western United States is expected to bring warmer temperatures to the Bay Area through early next week, accompanied by thunderstorms and increased wildfire risks.
- Large Fires Scorch Drought-Stricken Western U.S.
Large fires are scorching the drought-stricken Western United States due to a warm and dry winter, leading to an early and aggressive fire season with worsening conditions expected.
- Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US
Wildfire activity intensified across the western United States over the weekend due to strong winds and dry conditions, leading to evacuations in multiple areas.
- Heavier storms and longer dry spells are drying California and the West
Research shows that California and the western U.S. are experiencing drying due to heavier storms and longer dry spells. This is causing many parts of the region to dry out. The change in weather patterns is leading to more concentrated rain in heavier storms.
- It’s not just the West: Wildfire season is spreading across the country
The country is at risk of wildfires with up to 8 million acres potentially affected. Wildfire season is no longer limited to the West. The entire country is vulnerable to wildfires.