Dangerous Heat in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through Tuesday. This heat is expected to be exceptionally rare and produce numerous high temperature records. Showers and thunderstorms with the potential to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 4:58:26 pm CDT

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A series of disturbances in the mid-levels will continue storm chances, mainly across portions of southern Oklahoma and adjacent western-north Texas, through the week.

Local Weather History For July 13th...

The month of July 1996 was the wettest July on record for Oklahoma
City. A monthly total of 11.90 inches was recorded at Will Rogers
World Airport. On this date that year, very heavy rains fell over the
city of Seminole, resulting in widespread flash flooding.

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