Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest. Hurricane Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:08:43 am CDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for from 1 PM to 9 PM for the SE TX Panhandle and northern Rolling Plains. Temperatures near 105 degrees are expected here, and high humidity will result in heat index values up to 108 degrees.

Triple digit temperatures will return to the region yet again today. Be sure to take proper precautions if you need to be outside for extended periods. The warmth continues into tonight with lows only falling into the 70s.

Triple digit temperatures and dry weather will continue every day this week.

During heat waves, be sure to take proper precautions if you must be outside. NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

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Local Weather History For July 26th...

1978: Early this evening, a large thunderstorm complex developed near Wilson in Lynn County and caused damage over an
extensive area of northeast Lynn County. Small hail driven sideways by winds of unknown intensity caused $10,000 worth of
damage to area compresses, plate glass and windows. Over 12,000 acres of crops sustained hail and wind damage estimated at
$75,000. Similar storms struck northwest King County a short while later damaging or destroying 8500 acres of cotton
valued at $55,000.

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Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

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