fire weather
Coverage of fire weather in the Nexus archive.
- Inland heat peaks, fire weather concerns continue
Moderate heat in inland Bay Area areas is reaching mid 90s to low 100s through Monday, with elevated fire weather concerns persisting in interior North Bay, East Bay hills, and Diablo Range. Gusty winds continue over coastal waters north of the region.
- Warm weekend, inland heat peaks this weekend
Gradual warming through the weekend will bring moderate heat risk to inland areas, with elevated fire weather concerns in the interior North and East Bay hills and the Diablo Range through early next week. Hazardous beach conditions, including an increased risk of sneaker waves, are also expected.
- Fire weather and rip currents in store for Southern California through this weekend
Southern California will experience a prolonged heat event with hot and muggy conditions through Monday, accompanied by dangerous rip currents at the ocean. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for fire weather and advises caution for those near the water this weekend.
- Summer heat sticks with us today and Thursday, rain returns next week
Hot weather with temperatures in the 90s will persist through Thursday, with dry conditions and fire weather concerns. Rain and cooler temperatures are expected to return early next week, with increased thunderstorm activity on Monday and Tuesday.
- Highs stay in the 90s this week, close to record temps
High temperatures in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees are expected across the Denver metro and I-25 corridor this week, with dry conditions and limited storm activity. Fire weather concerns remain elevated due to the prolonged heat and dryness, though widespread rainfall is unlikely.
- Heat Advisory for the Front Range this afternoon
A Heat Advisory is in effect along the I-25 Corridor as temperatures rise into the 90s across the plains. Dry conditions and elevated fire weather concerns persist through midweek, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the mountains later in the week.
- Hot, dry, and windy for most areas with storms out east
Southern Colorado faces high fire danger along the Interstate 25 corridor and west into the high country, while the far eastern plains have potential for strong thunderstorms due to higher moisture levels.
- Not quite as hot across Colorado Thursday
Colorado experienced cooler temperatures Thursday, with morning lows in the 50s and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. The week ahead includes warm upper 80s on Thursday and Friday, critical fire weather conditions on Saturday, and scattered thunderstorms by Sunday and Monday as cooler, wetter air moves in.