Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts will be possible from the mid-Mississippi Valley into parts of the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians tonight. Heavy rain associated with these storms may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts across portions of the Ohio Valley. Mid-summer heat persists from the Central Plains to the Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:18:28 am CDT

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Increasing Grass Fire Threat This Week

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Hot and dry weather will continue through the upcoming weekend. Breezy winds and high humidity will result in an elevated threat for grass fires over the next few days, mainly for areas along and west of the I-35 corridor. Highs will be in the upper 90s to low 100s, with heat index values between 100-109 degrees each day.

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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the South and Southeast

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