Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are ongoing and expected from the central and southern High Plains to the Southeast U.S. through Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes will be possible. Thunderstorms may also bring areas of excessive rainfall which could bring flooding to parts of the aforementioned areas through Sunday. Read More >
Biggest takeaway:
Most people think heat isn’t a problem for them until it is. Stay proactive with your response based on your plan for heat threat. Heat waves are typically well communicated well ahead of the event.
Warning/Trigger for Plan:
NWS Excessive Heat Warning (greater threat; alerted on NOAA Weather Radio) –and-
NWS Heat Advisory (some threat; not alerted on NOAA Weather Radio)
Advance Notice/Time to Activate & Accomplish Your Planned Response:
Typically a day to as many as several days.
Frequency:
2-5 Heat Advisories is average, but this can vary widely from summer to summer.
0-2 Excessive Heat Warnings for exceptional, very dangerous heat.
How Accurate Warnings?
Heat is typically well forecast and warned for.