Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

Thunderstorms with severe wind gusts and hail will be possible today across parts of the central Plains, and from the Missouri Valley into the upper Mississippi Valley. Heavy rain associated with the thunderstorms may also produce flash/urban flooding. Critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and interior Northwest. Dangerous heat continues across the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 9:18:46 am CDT

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Hot & Humid Conditions Into Next Week

Forecast Summary

A Marginal Risk for severe storms exists from Friday afternoon into Friday night for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, with damaging winds up to 70 mph being the main severe weather threat. Keep an eye on future forecasts and statements for updates.

Low storm chances continue Wednesday afternoon mainly across southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Additional storm chances expand across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas late week into the weekend with a disturbance moving through the Plains. Limited severe and heavy rain potentials exists late week.

The heat will return in earnest today into next week. Be aware of signs of heat stress and take precautions with outdoor activities.

Low chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain forecast for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through Thursday. Additional storm chances develop for late week into next weekend. Heat indices will climb into late week.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

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