Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 7:20:41 am CDT

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Hazardous Heat Thursday

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Shower and Storm Chances This Evening

Despite an approaching cold front, Thursday afternoon is expected to be another HOT one for much of west Texas. An Extreme Heat Warning and another Heat Advisory are in effect during the afternoon and evening hours.

Hot conditions continue Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front. Highs beyond the century mark are forecast for much of the Permian Basin, southeast New Mexico, and both the Upper and Lower Trans Pecos. Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids if you must be outdoors!

Hazardous heat is forecast Thursday. Be sure to take precautions if exposed to prolonged periods of heat!

A couple of showers and thunderstorms may develop over the higher terrain this afternoon before additional development occurs along a cold front this evening. We cannot rule out a couple of storms becoming strong to severe, with damaging winds being the main threat with the strongest storms this evening.

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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

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