Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 3:40:58 am CDT

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Friday Severe Risk

Fire Weather Outlook

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of western Oklahoma late Thursday morning into the evening with hot and windy conditions expected. Lightning from isolated thunderstorms could add to the fire risk as dry vegetation will be susceptible to fire starts when struck.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening in parts of northwest and west central Oklahoma. Strong thunderstorm winds are the primary hazard, as isolated, high based thunderstorms may develop after 3 PM Thursday. Blowing dust will also be possible due to winds from thunderstorms/outflow.

Dangerous heat is expected Thursday with triple digit high temperatures and heat index values as high as 112. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect.

Know the signs of your body overheating before it becomes to late.

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. You are generally safe indoors with the AC on, while staying hydrated. During extreme heat, stay inside and keep cool.

There is a marginal risk for severe storms in northwest OK late Friday afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts are the main concern from the high based storms.

Hot and mostly dry weather continues into next week. Fire weather concerns continue in western Oklahoma.

Local Weather History For August 13th...

A tornado struck the Prairie Flower community in Clay County, Texas,
on this date in 1972. A 60 by 40 foot chicken house was tossed onto
the roof of a nearby residence, and 2 by 4 timbers were driven
through the roof. One resident, who was in the basement when the
tornado struck, said the wind became "very still, and then burst
with the noise of a jet airplane."

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