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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 1:00:15 pm CDT

There is a low chance for thunderstorms to form later this afternoon into the evening across mainly the eastern Panhandles. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, and the primary threat will be wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across parts of the combined Panhandles Tuesday afternoon. The main threats will be lightning and gusty winds, but cannot rule out isolated heavy rain.
Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will return today and Tuesday. While not everyone will see rain, any storms that do develop could bring some sudden, localized impacts. The main hazards will be cloud to ground lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy downpours. These downpours could result in a low chance for localized flooding concerns.
The heat continues today but it won't be quite as hot as it has been over the weekend. Nonetheless, it will still be hot across the region with highs in the upper 90s and lower 100s. Drinking plenty of water, wear light clothing, and avoiding strenuous activity during the heat of the day.
It might not be as hot as recent days, but Monday is still bringing dangerous heat to the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Highs will easily soar into the high 90s and triple digits, pushing our Heat Risk into the Moderate category (level 2) areawide and the Major category (Level 3) for many areas. A Level 3 Major Risk means heat-related impacts are likely for anyone without effective cooling or proper hydration!
Hot conditions will continue into the Independence Day holiday weekend, but there are small chances for showers and storms to occur during the afternoon and evening hours. The main hazards will be from frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy downpours.
Temperatures in the Palo Duro Canyon can be up to 5-10 degrees hoter than the surrounding areas. But, Palo Duro can be enjoyed safely in the heat, but safety precautions should be taken! Make sure to follow these safety guidelines, and adhere to any park shutdowns for heat safety.

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Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
 

 


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