The US is confronting a “triple threat” this summer: worsening wildfire smoke, rising fire dangers, and flood risks from extreme rainfall. Hotter temperatures and dry conditions increase the likelihood of fires and the spread of smoke into populated areas. At the same time, unstable weather patterns can bring intense downpours, leading to flash flooding and river overflow. Emergency planners warn communities may face overlapping hazards—health impacts from smoke, property and evacuation threats from fires, and sudden water-related dangers from storms—requiring coordinated responses and readiness.