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Tropical Storm Edouard Impacting the Northwestern Gulf Coast; Hazardous Heat expands in the East

Tropical Storm Edouard will impact the northwestern Gulf Coast through Wednesday with gusty winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. Flash and river flooding will be possible, especially in southeastern Texas. Hazardous heat will expand across the central and eastern U.S. by mid-week, and daily chances for severe thunderstorms are expected from the eastern Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

Heat advisory has been extended through the day Friday until Friday evening. Ongoing heatwave will peak Wednesday and Thursday with daytime highs in the mid-upper 90s and heat index values of 100-107 degrees. Little heat relief is expected overnight as lows only reach the low to mid 70s. Overall, stay hydrated and check on your neighbors this week!
Here are the forecasted heat index values across the area for this week. Thursday and Friday takes the cake for the hottest days this week with indices in the mid to isolated upper 100s. Take frequent breaks should you work for extended periods of time outdoors and always check the backseat of your vehicle before heading inside.
Forecast elements for the next 12 hours
Forecast information for the 12-24 hour forecast. Graphic displays temperatures, precipitation chances, wind direction, and wind speeds for the 12-24 hour period of the forecast.