Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 11:30:18 am CDT

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Hot with Low Storm Chances This Weekend

Hot and Sunny Mid-Week

Recognize the Heat Related Illness Symptoms

Summer heat continues with highs near or slightly above normal across North and Central Texas. A very weak disturbance may bring a stray shower or thunderstorm Friday afternoon/evening, but the vast majority of us will continue to remain dry. Stay cool at there!

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Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

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