Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect. Read More >

Heat Index Forecast through Sunday

Heat Safety Tips!

Air Quality Alert Through Thursday

Hot and humid conditions are forecast to continue into the weekend. Peak heat indices between 95 and 100 are likely each day. The duration of this heat may pose a risk to vulnerable individuals without adequate cooling. Remember to practice heat safety if outside this week!

An Air Quality Alert is now in effect for portions of northwest Illinois through Thursday night due to unhealthy ozone levels and wildfire smoke. Consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity. Visit https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/ or use the https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/ for latest information.

Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

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