Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at 1:58:21 am CDT

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Scattered Showers & Storms Through Tonight

Low Storm Chances Friday, then Heat Returns

Scattered showers and storms will continue across North and Central Texas as the remnants of Edouard remain nearly stationary across eastern Central Texas. The flooding threat will persist through the evening. Another round of precipitation may develop along the I-35 corridor late tonight and early Friday morning. Brief, heavy downpours will once again be possible.

Hot weather will persist this weekend into early next week with afternoon highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. The wildfire threat will remain elevated along and west of Highway 281 each day. Isolated to scattered storms are expected across the region on Friday. Otherwise, rain chances will remain very low for most areas through early next week.

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Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

NWS Fort Worth/Dallas