Apex Wx

Heavy Rain and Localized Flash Flooding Possible from the Plains to the Appalachians
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across a broad area stretching from northeastern Oklahoma through the Ohio Valley into central West Virginia, where localized flash flooding is possible. Storms will gradually shift eastward while producing intense downpours, especially in areas that experience repeated rounds of rain. Additional areas of concern include parts of Montana and North Dakota, where heavy thunderstorms may bring one to three inches of rainfall, the central High Plains with scattered heavy evening storms, and northern New England, where parts of Maine, northern New Hampshire, and Vermont could receive heavy rain capable of causing isolated flash flooding.

Extreme Fire Danger and Strong Winds Raise Wildfire Risk Across the Intermountain West
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today across much of the Intermountain West, including central Utah, northwestern Arizona, southeastern Nevada, eastern Nevada, southeastern Wyoming, and parts of western Colorado. Strong, gusty winds combined with extremely dry air and parched vegetation will create an environment where any new fire can spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Areas that recently experienced dry thunderstorms also face an increased risk from lightning-sparked fires that may have gone unnoticed. In parts of the Colorado Plateau, isolated thunderstorms could develop, bringing a mix of lightning and limited rainfall, which may start additional fires.