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Day 3-7 U.S. Hazards Outlook example map.

Day 3-7 U.S. Hazards Outlook

The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center's Day 3–7 Hazards Outlook shows potential hazardous conditions related to precipitation/flooding, temperature, wildfire/winds, and soils/

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Representative map showing the NWS day 3 forecast daily maximum heat index.

National Weather Service Heat Index Forecasts

The National Weather Service (NWS) issues heat index forecasts for days 3–7, including daily maximum heat index, daily mean heat index, and daily minimum heat index forecasts.

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Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF)

NWS WPC produces Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (QPFs) that depict the amount of liquid precipitation expected to fall in a defined period of time.

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Monitor Heat and Drought with New Tools on Drought.gov

New interactive maps on Drought.gov can help users better prepare for heat and drought in their communities, with data from NOAA’s National Weather Service. Drought.gov now displays customizable maps showing National Weather Service heat advisories, warnings, and watches, as well as 3–7 and 8–14 day heat hazard outlooks. These maps can be overlaid with the U.S. Drought Monitor to monitor areas