![]() “Isolated to scattered mixed wet and dry thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening across northern California, southern and eastern Oregon, northwest Nevada, central Idaho, and southwest Montana. Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible in the area through Friday, bringing the threat for more lightning strikes to ignite wildfires in the drought-ridden area amid the elevated heat. The vegetation is very dry and receptive to starting a fire if lightning strikes,” said Weagle. “One of the things that we’re a bit concerned about is the potential for lightning in the areas that are very dry this season because of the drought. Red-lag warnings in southern Oregon cover the area where the Bootleg Fire is located, currently the largest burning wildfire in the country, searing over 413,000 acres. Sam Metz/APĬalifornia and Nevada officials are pleading for more federal resources to tame wildfires raging in the WestĪlong with the hot temperatures, fire danger is a concern for the region. Wednesday's tour of the Tamarack Fire along the state line comes as numerous wildfires char land and homes in a dozen states. The governors of California and Nevada are calling for increased federal assistance as they tour an area blackened by one of several massive wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Steve Sisolak tour homes destroyed by wildfires near where the Tamarack Fire ignited earlier in July in Gardnerville, Nev., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Gavin Newsom, front left, and Nevada Gov. Instead of temperatures in the 110s, we’re looking to get to mid to upper 90s for the most part, maybe just over 100 degrees in a couple spots for our valleys,” NWS Portland meteorologist Shawn Weagle said.Ĭalifornia Gov. “The good news is that we’re not expecting temperatures anywhere near what they were in our late June heat wave. Temperatures on Friday could near 100 degrees in Portland, well above the seasonal 70s in July. Heat advisories are in effect across the inland Northwest, as well as excessive heat warnings in southwestern Oregon, where temperatures could climb to 110 degrees. Visit for Heat Safety Tips and Resources /6SwKmyMjfK- NWS Southern Region July 29, 2021ĭallas Tulsa, Oklahoma New Orleans and Atlanta could all see searing conditions throughout the weekend as the heat dome spreads over the South.īy Saturday, near triple digit heat will spread from Texas to South Carolina, with sweltering heat index values topping 105°.Ī cold front drops through by Sunday night into the start of the week, bringing cooler, seasonal temperatures back to the region.Īn unwelcome return of above-normal temperatures will impact Oregon, northern California, and parts of Washington and Idaho the next several days. ![]() Thu - DANGEROUS HEAT the next few days across much of the Southern US with heat index temperatures of 100-110 in the afternoon/early evening hours These high temperatures, with conditions feeling even hotter due to humidity, will be the same story for much of the central and southern US. ![]() “Hot and humid conditions will continue through the remainder of the week with afternoon temperatures in the middle 90s to around 100☏ and heat indices up to 110☏ to 115☏ over consecutive days,” said the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Mississippi. “Furthermore, Heat Advisories are currently in effect for portions of the Pacific Northwest/Northern California and over Middle/Lower Mississippi/Tennessee Valleys and adjacent Plains.”ĭangerous heat spread Thursday from southern Nebraska to Georgia, where humid Gulf moisture raised heat index values. “Two areas across the lower forty-eight will have heat problems there is an Excessive Heat Warning over parts of Oregon and the Middle Mississippi/Tennessee Valleys and adjacent regions, where temperatures will be above average,” said the Weather Prediction Center. Heat alerts are in effect across the country impacting over 70 million people ![]()
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