General Weather
- Dangerous Heat Wave Continues: A dangerous, record-breaking heat wave is persisting in the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday.1 The heat will also continue to impact the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday.
- Source: National Weather Service
- Coastal Flooding and Rip Current Risk: The East Coast is experiencing coastal flooding and a high risk of dangerous rip currents throughout the weekend.2 The effects are largely a result of former Hurricane Erin, which has been impacting the region.3
- Source: National Weather Service
- Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast: The Southeast region is under a threat of flash flooding this weekend due to a persistent front dropping torrential rains.4
- Source: FOX Weather
Tropical Weather
- Hurricane Erin Dissipates, But Impacts Remain: Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season, has moved away from the U.S. coast but is still causing dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, particularly for the Northeast.5
- Source: National Hurricane Center
- Active Tropical Activity in the Atlantic: The Atlantic Basin continues to be active.6 The National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems with a high and medium chance of formation.7
- System near the Leeward Islands (AL90): Showers and thunderstorms are becoming more organized, and there is a high chance (90% over 7 days) of a tropical depression or tropical storm forming this weekend as it moves northwestward.
- System in the Central Tropical Atlantic (AL99): Showers and thunderstorms are less organized, but there is a medium chance (50% over 7 days) of a short-lived tropical depression forming.
- Source: National Hurricane Center’s Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook
Wildfire News
- Wildfire Updates in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Kingston Wildfire: This fire is now estimated at 10,095 hectares. Crews from Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, and the Canadian Armed Forces are providing ground suppression and steady aerial attacks have been performed.
- Paddy’s Pond Wildfire: This fire is now classified as “Under Control,” meaning no further spread is expected. Crews will continue to monitor for hot spots.
- Martin Lake Wildfire: This fire is “Being Held,” and ground crews are actively working on hot spots.
- Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Wildfire Activity in California:
- Pickett Fire: This new fire in Napa County started on August 21st, has burned 2,133 acres, and is 0% contained.8
- Crow Fire: A new fire in Orange and San Diego counties started on August 21st, burned 500 acres, and is now 100% contained.9
- Gifford Fire: The largest ongoing fire in California, located in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, has burned 131,614 acres and is 95% contained.
- Source: CAL FIRE
Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI, but reviewed and verified by a human.