Tropical Weather
Hurricane Erin remains a significant threat to the U.S. East Coast, although it is not expected to make landfall.1 The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on the storm, which is currently located near the Southeast Bahamas.2 While the storm’s intensity has fluctuated, its size has grown, which is a major concern.3 The large wind field is expected to bring life-threatening surf, rip currents, and large waves to beaches along much of the East Coast.4 Of particular concern are the North Carolina Outer Banks, where tropical storm warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued.5 Significant coastal flooding and beach erosion are possible.6
- Source: National Hurricane Center (NHC) – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/
- Source: National Weather Service – https://www.weather.gov/
The NHC is also monitoring two other areas of interest in the Atlantic for potential tropical cyclone development behind Hurricane Erin.7
- Source: National Hurricane Center (NHC) – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
General Weather
Heat continues to be a major concern across parts of the United States. A high-pressure system is promoting hot and humid conditions in the Plains, Midwest, and Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley.8 Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to low 100s, with little relief overnight.9 The Southwest is also expected to see a building heat dome by mid-week.10
- Source: NOAA Weather Prediction Center – https://www.noaa.gov/weather-prediction-center
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Northern/Central Plains, Southeast Mid-Atlantic, and the Midwest.11 Some of these storms could produce heavy rain, leading to a slight risk of flash flooding in some areas.
- Source: National Weather Service – https://www.weather.gov/
Wildfire Updates
As of August 19, 2025, there are 47 large fires burning across nine geographic areas nationwide.12 A total of 15,453 firefighters and support personnel are currently assigned to these incidents.13 So far in 2025, 44,130 wildfires have been reported, affecting 3,766,597 acres.14
- Source: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) – https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Predictive Services at the NIFC are tracking active fuels and fire behavior advisories in portions of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming.15
- Source: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) – https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI but reviewed and verified by a human.