Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 3:58:50 am CDT

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Summer Heat Continues This Week

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High pressure will continue to bring clear skies and hot temperatures to the region the rest of this week into the weekend. Temperatures will be near or above normal for this time of year. There is also a very low chance (<10%) for a stray shower or storm Friday afternoon/evening, but the potential for rain appears increasingly unlikely as recent guidance continues stall the potential cold front further north.

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Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

NWS Fort Worth/Dallas