Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 3:26:47 pm CDT

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of western into northern Oklahoma on Friday afternoon, evening and night. Damaging wind gusts and hail will be the primary severe weather hazards.

Strong-severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of Oklahoma on Friday afternoon into night. Here is a look at the latest regarding expected timing of this threat.

Scattered strong-severe storms are expected across much of Oklahoma and perhaps into western-north Texas on Saturday afternoon into night. Damaging winds, hail and lightning will be a concern.

A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8 PM for southeast Oklahoma due to excessive heat with heat index values exceeding 105 degrees,

While hot/typical summertime conditions will persist into next week, daily high temperatures do look to take a bit of a dip. This will result in generally <105-degree heat indices during afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive heat will continue through through the weekend will less hot more seasonably normal temperature for next week. Severe storms will be possible through at least the weekend with decreasing storm chances through next week.

Local Weather History For July 10th...

On this date back in 2009, extreme heat affected much of region,
especially northwest portions of Oklahoma. Freedom broke and Buffalo
tied their all-time hottest temperature readings when they reached
115 degrees.

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