Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:16:10 am CDT

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Warm Start to the Week

Late Week Cold Front

Above normal warmth will continue through midweek, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and heat indices approaching 100 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible across portions of North and Central Texas both today (Monday) and Tuesday afternoon.

Changes are on the way later this week. Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night ahead of an approaching cold front. Behind the front, much cooler air will settle into North and Central Texas, with below-normal temperatures expected by Friday and through the weekend.

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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

NWS Fort Worth/Dallas