Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 2:04:44 am CDT

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Warm Start to the Week

Late Week Cold Front

Temperatures will remain as much as 15 degrees above normal through the early portion of the workweek with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in parts of Central Texas both Monday and Tuesday afternoon.

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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

NWS Fort Worth/Dallas