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Grim 2022 drought outlook for Western US offers warnings for the future as climate change brings a hotter, thirstier atmosphere

Much of the western U.S. has been in the grip of an unrelenting drought since early 2020. The dryness has coincided with record-breaking wildfires, intense and long-lasting heat waves, low stream flows and dwindling water supplies in reservoirs that millions of people across the region rely on.

The Conversation

The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'

Experts say the Southwestern U.S. is drier than it's been in some 1,200 years, which is one of, but not the only, drivers of the large infernos burning in New Mexico.

WEKU

Southwest "megadrought" leads to wildfires and new homicide evidence

California had its driest January to April period on record.

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Dust and smoke are turning Colorado’s blue skies red. Here’s where it’s coming from

DENVER — Dust and smoke blowing in from fires, dry land and construction this spring periodically have turned Colorado’s blue skies red, and air quality experts anticipate more crazy haze in the future as wind scours particles from the arid Southwest.

Tribune News Service

Southwest faces "extremely critical" wildfire threat as record heat hits Plains

The country's biggest wildfire is currently burning in New Mexico.

Axios

US Wildfire Forecast: Drought To Spur Another Intense Season

AccuWeather predicts numerous fires fueled by continued lack of rainfall in Western U.S.

Zenger

The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and Biden has issued a disaster declaration

New Mexico and Arizona are facing a dangerously early fire season. It has left neighborhoods in ashes and is having such devastating effects that President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for New Mexico. Over 600 fires had broken out in the two states by early May, and large wildfires…

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More evacuations expected near dangerous Southwest wildfires

Thousands of firefighters are battling destructive wildfires in the Southwest as more residents are preparing to evacuate into the weekend in northern New Mexico

The Independent UK

Big progress on wildfires, but dangerous winds on the way

Firefighters have been making significant progress on the biggest wildfires burning unusually hot and fast for this time of year in the western U.S. But forecasters from the Southwest to the southern High Plains are warning of the return the next two days of the same gusty winds and critical…

The Independent UK

Fire crews prepare for dry thunderstorms, erratic winds

From the Southwestern U.S. to the southern High Plains, forecasters are warning that more strong winds and low humidity will challenge fire crews over the coming days

The Independent UK

Warm, Gusty Winds To Worsen Wildfire Danger In Southwest

The lack of rainfall exacerbates the dire threat of fire. Temperatures in the region are also running higher than usual for April.

Zenger

A creature once worshipped as a god could soon return to the U.S. Southwest

Jaguars from southern populations in Mexico could recolonize their former territories in Arizona and New Mexico, or humans could reintroduce them there.

Inverse

Wildfires sweep through west and southwest US amid ‘dangerously’ early fire season

Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico battle multiple fires as residents evacuate amid dry, windy conditions

The Independent UK

Fierce winds drive wildfires in U.S. Southwest

Howling winds pushed wildfires towards villages in northern New Mexico on Friday, forcing thousands to flee homes as blazes burned across the parched U.S. Southwest.

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The Independent UK

Southwest fire crews brace for return of dangerous winds

Firefighters battling a half-dozen wildfires in the Southwest are bracing for the return of ferocious winds

The Independent UK

Forecasters: Strong wind could lead to explosive fire growth

Winds that are expected to intensify through the end of the week have been a major obstacle for firefighters battling blazes across the Southwest

Axios

Large wildfires trigger evacuations in Southwest

The region is facing windy conditions as 90% of the West is in moderate to "exceptional" drought.

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Massive wildfires trigger evacuations in Southwest

The region is facing windy conditions as 90% of the West is in moderate to "exceptional" drought.

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The Independent UK

Growth slows for endangered Mexican gray wolf population

There are now more Mexican gray wolves roaming the southwestern U.S. than at any time since the federal government started reintroducing the endangered species of predators

Zenger

Much-Needed Rain On The Way For Parched Southwest

It all kicks off late Sunday for the West Coast, according to forecasters.

The Conversation

6 wildfire terms to understand, from red flag warning to 100% containment

Wildfires fueled by dry, windy conditions have destroyed dozens of homes in Texas and threatened hundreds of others there and in Oklahoma and Florida this March. They’re a sharp reminder to be prepared for what forecasters warn is likely to be a risky spring for wildfires, particularly in the southern…

Zenger

Powerful Storm Expected To Reach Western US In Time For Spring’s Arrival

After a short lull, a stormy weekend is expected to feature cold air, high winds, rain and snow for higher elevations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ top doctor Ngozi Ezike is being wooed to lead a Chicago health system

Sinai Chicago on the West and Southwest sides is looking to hire Ezike.

Zenger

Los Angeles Set To Receive First Measurable Rainfall Since January

Forecasters are predicting a significant flip in the hot and dry weather pattern for late in the week.

Axios

Ongoing Southwest "megadrought" is most severe in at least 1200 years

New study finds that human emissions of greenhouse gases are influencing this event.

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