Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 1:58:21 am CDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening for the Davis, Guadalupe, Chinati, and Delaware Mountains. A similar Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Friday, but with the addition of the Eddy County Plains. .Although other locations are left out of the Advisory, please note that it will still be hot elsewhere. Be sure to stay hydrated and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

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Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

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