The atmospheric river event is starting to wind down today across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, but flooding remains a concern, along with some gusty winds. Those winds and drier conditions could also increase fire weather risks across parts of the Plains (more on range burning in a moment). If you're near the Gulf Coast, keep an eye out for dense fog tonight—it could make travel tricky!
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The weather pattern remains active as we head through the final week of June. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will continue to impact parts of the Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic through the week, while dangerous heat remains locked in across portions of the South and expands eastward by early next week. Meanwhile, wildfire concerns are increasing across the Four Corners region, and a cooling trend is finally on the way for parts of the West this weekend. Residents in several regions should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, including flash flooding, severe storms, and periods of dangerous heat.