Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 10:10:54 am CDT

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Strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday across portions of northwestern and western Oklahoma. The strongest storms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

Thunderstorms will likely be ongoing Wednesday morning across the area. The best chance to see additional strong to severe thunderstorms will be Wednesday afternoon and evening. All hazards will be possible.

Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms during the middle of the week will lead to flooding potential across the area.

Rainfall returns to the area starting Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours. A few storms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

Very warm and dry conditions continue into early this week,. A cool-down and rain and storm chances increase by the middle of the week.

Very warm temperatures will continue into early this week with cooler temperatures expected towards the end of the week and into the weekend.

Local Weather History For October 12th...

Western north Texas was pelted with large hail during the late
afternoon and evening of October 12th, 1993. Hail up to the size of
softballs fell from the storms, which also produced damaging winds
and one tornado. In Vernon, hail accumulated up to six inches deep
and stripped trees bare. Hail also destroyed the roof of a house and
severely damaged several vehicles just east of Seymour.

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