Severe Thunderstorms; Excessive Rainfall; Dangerous Heat; Air Quality Concerns and the Tropics

Wildfire smoke will push into the Midwest, worsening air quality. A frontal system brings severe storms from the Northern Plains to the Mid‑Atlantic the next few days. Heavy Gulf Coast rain is possible as Tropical Depression Two has formed, while monsoonal storms persist in the Southwest with heavy rainfall. Hazardous heat expands from the Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 7:10:42 pm CDT

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Intense Heat Builds This Week

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High pressure will build across the southern U.S. this week, resulting in intensifying heat across North and Central Texas. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to 100s, with heat index values reaching upwards of 110 degrees for a few days. Overnight lows will only drop into the upper 70s to mid 80s. The risk for heat related illnesses will increase this week, so ensure all necessary precautions are taken to protect you and your loved ones from the heat!

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Severe Thunderstorms; Excessive Rainfall; Dangerous Heat; Air Quality Concerns and the Tropics

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