Apex Wx

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threaten the Ohio Valley
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue across the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic today, with the greatest concern in parts of Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois. Some areas could receive up to 3 inches of rain in an hour, with isolated totals approaching 6 inches. Soils are already saturated from recent rainfall, increasing the risk of rapid flooding, especially in West Virginia, where steep terrain and fast-rising waterways can worsen impacts. The heavy rain threat also extends into the Washington, Baltimore and Richmond areas. Southern Arizona remains at risk for persistent heavy rainfall and flash flooding, while increasing moisture could bring more thunderstorms across the Great Basin. Residents should monitor weather alerts and avoid flooded roads.

Dry, Breezy Weather Raises Wildfire Risk Across the West and Southern Plains
Elevated wildfire conditions are expected today across parts of the Great Basin, Idaho, Wyoming and the Southern High Plains. Dry air, low humidity and gusty winds will combine with increasingly receptive fuels to increase the potential for fires to start and spread quickly. Northeastern California and northwestern Nevada could see humidity near 10% or lower, with localized critical conditions possible where winds reach 20 mph. Southern Idaho and Wyoming will also experience dry, breezy conditions. Farther east, parts of the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma and southern Kansas face elevated fire danger due to low humidity and southerly winds. Dry thunderstorms may develop over higher terrain in the Southwest, creating isolated ignition concerns. Increasing moisture and rain later this week should gradually improve conditions.