Apex Wx

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Continue Across the Southwest and Eastern North Carolina
A widespread threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding will continue today across parts of the Southwest, eastern North Carolina, and southeastern Virginia. Monsoonal moisture will fuel numerous slow-moving thunderstorms from West Texas to southern Utah, with some areas receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain and isolated higher amounts. Flash flooding is most likely in slot canyons, dry washes, burn scars, and low-lying desert locations. In eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, a slow-moving cold front will interact with very humid air to produce thunderstorms capable of dropping more than 3 inches of rain, increasing the risk of flash flooding. Additional localized flooding is possible across portions of the Midwest, Tennessee Valley, Gulf Coast, and the eastern Dakotas.

Warm and Dry Weather Continues Across the Northwest with Limited Fire Weather Concerns
Warm and dry weather will continue across the Pacific Northwest as a high-pressure system strengthens behind a departing upper-level disturbance. Although dry vegetation will remain highly susceptible to fire, lighter surface winds are expected to reduce the overall threat of rapid wildfire growth compared to recent days. Localized areas, especially in mountain passes, ridges, and other wind-prone terrain, could still experience elevated fire weather conditions where occasional gusts combine with very dry fuels. Across the rest of the country, the combination of dry conditions, strong winds, and fire-prone vegetation is expected to remain limited, reducing the potential for widespread wildfire concerns.