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Catastrophic Flooding Impacts in South-Central Texas

Widespread life-threatening flash and urban flooding will continue to pose a significant threat to life and property in south-central Texas. Catastrophic fiver flooding, with rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes, is expected. Monsoonal showers persist across the Great Basin and Southwest with greatest flash flooding in southern Arizona. Read More >

Heat and humidity will continue across the area through Saturday. Peak hat indices each day will range from 95 to 100. Conditions will begin to improve on Saturday. Practice heat safety during outdoor activities this week.
There are chances for storms in the forecast through Saturday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy downpours ad lightning are possible with any storms. Isolated severe storms are possible on Saturday. When thunder roars, go indoors!
Here are some heat and air quality safety tips!
An Air Quality Alert is now in effect for portions of northwest Illinois through Thursday night due to unhealthy ozone levels and wildfire smoke. Consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity. Visit https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/ or use the https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/ for latest information.