Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Southeast; Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Critical Fire Weather for Pacific Northwest

Flash flooding threatens areas from the Tennessee Valley to the Carolinas as storms repeat along a stalled front. Monsoonal storms may trigger flooding in the Southwest. Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley and Southern Tier. Critical fire weather for interior Pacific Northwest. Cooler, drier air brings brief relief to the Great Lakes and Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 2:00:23 am CDT

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Heat Advisory

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Heat Advisory in Effect

Triple Digit Temperatures All Week

Hot Rest of the Weekend

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

A Heat Advisory is in effect through Sunday evening for North Texas and Eastern Central Texas. High temperatures will range from 97 to 103, with heat index values up to 109. Remember to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in air conditioned buildings.

A strong high pressure ridge will maintain the streak of above normal temperatures this week. Triple digit high temperatures will be common, along with heat index values ranging from 100 to 115 in the afternoon. Remember to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous outdoor activities!

High pressure will continue to bring hot temperatures and mostly clear skies to the region through the rest of the weekend. Overnight lows will range from the mid-70s in more rural areas of North and Central Texas to the lower-80s in the DFW Metroplex. High temperatures on Sunday will range from the upper-90s to the lower-100s with heat indices as high as 109°.

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.