Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 8:04:58 am CDT

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Your safe place from heat: heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. You are generally safe indoors with the AC on, while staying hydrated. During extreme heat, stay inside and keep cool.

Dangerously hot and humid conditions return today with heat index values of 105+ possible for portions of north, central, southern Oklahoma and adjacent portions of western north Texas. A heat advisory is in effect from 12 PM to 8 PM.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, mainly for areas north of I-40, late this afternoon through the evening. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are the main severe storm hazard. However, small hail is also possible.

Hazardous heat is expected to continue into next week with heat index values near 105 degrees forecast for many areas. While there are shower and storm chances, probabilities are on the low.

Roughly 20% of the Norman Forecast Area is currently experiencing extreme to exceptional drought (D3 to D4) and almost 45% is under a severe drought.

Local Weather History For August 6th...

On this date in 2013, high-based supercell thunderstorms rolled into
northwest Oklahoma from the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas. Before
weakening during the evening hours, these storms produced hail up the
size of golf balls and wind gusts of 65 mph in and near Laverne,
Buffalo, and Woodward. No injuries or significant damage were
reported.

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