Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US

BEAVER, Utah — Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, was burning in rugged terrain in southwest Utah. It ballooned Saturday to … Read more

Dangerous fire, flood conditions prompt states of emergency

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Wildfires rage across the Southwest as officials warn of ‘extremely critical’ conditions

Dangerous fire conditions in the Southwest are threatening to worsen blazes in Utah, Nevada and New Mexico, putting many communities on high alert this weekend. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The National Weather Service warned Saturday that gusty winds and dry air have created … Read more

Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage in state

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued red flag warning Friday morning as emergency workers continued to battle one of the state’s largest wildfires in its history. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The red flag warning, issued when critical fire warnings are … Read more

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers), authorities said. … Read more

Scary weather slams parts of Illinois and more severe conditions are expected today

Scary weather slams parts of Illinois and more severe conditions are expected today – CBS News Watch CBS News Disruptive winds slammed parts of the Midwest as millions of Americans brace for more severe weather. CBS News’ Rob Marciano reports from Stickney, Illinois. Source link

Judge pauses Trump administration efforts to add conditions to SNAP benefits

A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with conditions tied to SNAP food benefits. Twenty Democratic states sued over requirements surrounding gender ideology, immigration and fair opportunities in sports for women and girls. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson answers constitutional questions about the case. Source … Read more