Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 3:56:48 am CDT

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Heat Advisory in Effect

Low Rain Chances this Weekend Along a Cold Front

Slightly Cooler - Low Rain Chances this Weekend

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of North and Central Texas through Friday evening. Afternoon high temperatures will range between 100-104 degrees with heat index values up to 110 degrees.

After a very hot Friday afternoon, a weak cold front will bring low rain chances to locations along the Red River late Friday evening into Friday night. Isolated to widely scattered storms will shift into Central Texas during the day Saturday. Any storms that develop will be capable of brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Hot weather will continue through Friday but a weak cold front will move through the region late Friday night and Saturday. This will be accompanied by low rain chances and slightly cooler air. Highs over the weekend will be in the upper 90s. Heat will build again early next week with little chance for additional rainfall.

With summer heat in full swing across our area, take a moment to review these heat safety best practices. Heat related illness and death is preventable as long as you know how to protect yourself by staying cool and hydrated.

Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat.