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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 12:24:36 pm CDT

Isolated thunderstorms associated with a weak tropical wave will be possible (20-30% chance) across portions of Southeast Texas and the Brazos Valley. As with any summertime thunderstorms, the stronger ones will be capable of frequent lightning, gusty winds, and brief periods of heavy rain. Elsewhere, it will be hot and humid with highs in the 90s and peak heat indices ranging from 98 to 105 degrees.
With ridging finally building into the region, more seasonal summer weather is on tap for our area beginning Sunday and through this upcoming week. Each day, expect plentiful sun and highs in the mid and upper 90s. It will be clear at night, with lows in the mid and upper 70s.

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