Mojave Desert faces triple weather threat of flood, heat and wildfires

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Death Valley and the Mojave Desert face a triple threat of flash floods, extreme heat, and wildfire risk.

Monsoonal storms combined with moisture from Hurricane Lorena are creating unstable weather conditions.

Forecasters warn of heavy rain, gusty winds, and the potential for dry lightning to spark new wildfires.

Temperatures are expected to remain above 100 degrees, extending a dangerous heat wave.

The Mojave Desert is facing a triple whammy of hazards this week as the National Weather Service warns of flash flooding, extreme heat and elevated wildfire risk.

The overlapping hazards are the result of monsoonal storms combining with tropical moisture linked to Hurricane Lorena, which is helping sustain unstable conditions across the region. Forecasters say the in