Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 3, 2026 at 3:36:36 pm MDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley of Hudspeth County from 12 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, August 4.

Similar to Sunday, most of the region will remain sunny and dry on Monday, with any storms relegated to west of the Continental Divide.

Heat will remain in the area on Tuesday as a stagnant high pressure system remains overhead. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be relegated to the Gila National Forest and West of the Continental Divide. The rest of the lowlands will remain sunny and hot.

There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Storms today across far Southwest New Mexico. Damaging Winds will be the main hazard along with blowing dust.

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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

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