We're watching a few larger fires across the Southwest. While, none are threatening any major populated area, you may notice the increase in smoke and some road closures.
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Unfortunately, a ridge of high pressure is building across the west. This is keeping the temperatures extremely high as well as all moisture off to the north.
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Two fires we are watching are the 416 Fire near Durango, CO and the Ute Fire in New Mexico.
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For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Kate Mantych.