Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 4:48:14 pm CDT

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Heat Advisory

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Heat Advisory in Effect

Hot Week, Followed by a Weak Cold Front

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

A Heat Advisory remains in effect and has been extended through 8 pm Wednesday. Temperatures will be between 97 to 103 with heat index values as high as 109 degrees in the advisory area. Limit time spent outdoors, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Triple digit temperatures will continue throughout the week with heat index values up to 112 degrees. A weak cold front will arrive this weekend, knocking high temperatures down into the mid to upper 90s with morning lows in the 70s areawide.

With summer heat in full swing across our area, take a moment to review these heat safety best practices. Heat related illness and death is preventable as long as you know how to protect yourself by staying cool and hydrated.

Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat.