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 5:06:35 pm CDT

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Thursday Forecast: Hot With a Few Storms

Friday's Forecast

Extended Forecast: Warm and Drier

Another hot day can be expected with afternoon highs reaching into the mid 90s to around 103º over much of the area. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over the region this afternoon and evening, with the best storm chances (30-50%) over the Davis Mountains, Upper Trans Pecos, and Marfa and Stockton Plateau. A few storms will be capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning strikes, and heavy rain.


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

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