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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:20:39 am CDT

Scattered showers and storms will impact much of the region today, continuing into tonight. Rain amounts will be hit or miss, but areas that do see storms will receive locally heavy rainfall due to efficient rain rates and slow storm motions, resulting in an isolated flood threat. Never drive into water of unknown depth. Remember to Turn Around, Don't Drown. Strong, gusty and erratic winds in and nearby storms will be hazardous to those outdoors, especially if boating on area lakes. Keep an eye on the weather today!
Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue through Tuesday, with the highest coverage expected to shift into Central Central Texas by Monday. Locally heavy rain with the slow moving storms will lead to isolated instances of flooding, with a secondary threat for strong storms containing small hail and gusty winds. Forecast details will continue to be refined through the weekend, so check back for updates.
The period of scattered showers and storms bringing cloudiness and slightly below normal temperatures will come to an end mid to late week, with rain-free and slightly warmer conditions returning. Rain chances diminish after Wednesday, and afternoon highs will gradually return to the upper 90s for much of the area Friday and Saturday.

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