US Weather Forecast: Fire Risk, Dry Conditions to Hit Southwestern US Late Week

The Southwestern United States can expect soaring temperatures and wildfire threats this late week, according to the latest weather forecasts.

Extreme heat conditions could lead to heat-related health risks, including heat stress and heat stroke. Homeowners should monitor the body temperatures of their families for signs of health risk.

Nature World News (NWN) recently reported the deadly fire in California and Southern Nevada, spawning fire whirls. The raging fire conditions in the region have affected the vegetation in the area, including the rare Joshua trees.

According to CNN, the erratic winds and dry conditions helped to unleash fire across California's Mojave National Preserve.

Extreme heat in the Southwestern U.S.

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Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California. The threat of extreme heat is expected to return to the Southwestern United States late week, bringing record highs and wildfire risk. People with travel plans should check the heat forecast before leaving their homes.

The hotter conditions could become the main concern as Americans visit beaches this summertime. Beachgoers should best monitor the heat temperatures before heading to beaches.

In the latest weather forecast, AccuWeather reported that heat conditions could unfold in the Southwestern United States this week. Dry conditions could become likely in Nevada, Southern California and Arizona.

Furthermore, the NWS Weather Prediction Center advisory showed that dangerous heat could emerge in portions of the South-Central U.S. The forecast noted that hotter temperatures could continue until the end of the week.

The latest advisory warned that dangerous heat could reach high temperatures until early next week.

The forecast explained that challenging heat indices could unload in Southeast Texas, South and Southern Louisiana.

Furthermore, AccuWeather's forecast showed that the record high conditions and dry outlook would unfold in Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, El Paso, Lubbock, Odessa, San Antonio and Albuquerque.

The forecast noted that unusual heat could be noticeable in parts of Arizona and Southern California.

Nature World News (NWN) and Reuters recently reported that large cacti in Phoenix, Arizona, suffered from intense heat conditions. The saguaro cactus or Carnegiea gigantea experienced heat stress in the region.

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Severe weather threat in parts of the U.S

Furthermore, the National Weather Service (NWS) advisory said that heavy rainfall conditions could unload this Friday in parts of Mid-South.

Rounds of rain could be likely in the Rockies to Southeast.

The advisory explained that severe storms are expected in portions of the interior Northeast and Central Plains. The NWS added that Northern Plains and Northern Rockies could have a moderate rainfall risk.

On Friday, AccuWeather's report showed that rain and possible thunderstorms could hit portions of Portland, New York, Boston, Buffalo, Washington, Virginia Beach, Charleston and Columbus.

Motorists should watch out for flooding risk and flooding, causing slower commutes and travel hazards.

Also Read: Rare Joshua Trees Suffer from Massive Wildfires in California, Nevada

Did you know? Saguaro cactus in Arizona

According to the Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum, the saguaro cactus can live from 150 to 200 years. The cactus can thrive or grow with the right water and temperatures.