Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 2:08:42 pm CDT

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Hot and humid conditions are expected this coming holiday weekend. Relatively light winds will do little to alleviate heat stress on July 4th - be sure to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. Mostly dry weather is expected on the 4th (Saturday) before a more widespread risk of scattered rain and storms Saturday night into Sunday.

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected across southeastern Oklahoma today. All storms will be capable of lightning, with a few producing locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Above-normal temperatures continue into next week. If you plan to be outdoors, take steps to prevent heat stress!

Oklahoma and portions of western-north Texas look to remain hot/humid through the holiday weekend into next week. At least very low chances for daytime storms are expected as well, with highest coverage Saturday night into Sunday.

Local Weather History For July 2nd...

Large hail and damaging winds accompanied severe thunderstorms across
parts of central Oklahoma on July 2, 1972. Baseball-size hail fell in
the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, and winds reached 75 to 100 mph.
The wind took down power lines and damaged or destroyed at least 23
mobile homes. Winds gusted to 100 mph in Lindsay, and 80 mph in
Norman. The wind in these areas mainly damaged trees and blew down
power lines, but also damaged a few roofs.

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