Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 1:44:34 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Thunderstorms Thursday

Fire Hazards Wednesday Night into Thursday

HeatRisk Outlook

There is a 10-20% chance for thunderstorms across the northeastern Washington and the Cascades Wednesday afternoon and evening. This will bring a risk for new fire starts and gusty outflow winds.

There are higher chances for thunderstorms on Thursday. First in the morning across the Cascades, with the main risk of lightning, new fire starts, and gusty outflow winds. The chances shift eastward in the afternoon with the hail up to 1 inch in diameter being added as a potential hazard.

Isolated to scattered coverage of thunderstorms Wednesday Night into Thursday is expected to produce new fire starts in portions of Central and Northeast Washington

Temperatures will trend much warmer on Wednesday and Thursday with widespread Moderate and locally Major HeatRisk. After a brief cooldown on Friday and Saturday, temperatures begin to heat up again Sunday into early next week with a return of widespread Moderate and locally Major HeatRisk.