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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 11:46:36 am CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties through 7 pm Saturday. Heat index values up to 106 degrees are expected, with actual temperatures between 99 to 102 degrees. Drink plenty of water, and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest time of the day.
This Labor Day Weekend will be hot and dry for most, aside from low (20-30%) afternoon rain chances across parts of East and Central Texas on both Saturday and Sunday. With triple digit heat indices common across the region each afternoon, make sure to hydrate and take breaks in the shade if you have outdoor plans this weekend.
Looking ahead to next week, there is no immediate end in sight to the ongoing stretch of hot and dry conditions with temperatures remaining above-normal through at least mid month. The strong upper level ridge will also maintain the prevailing dry conditions across much of the region.

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