Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Heat Continues in the Southwest

Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rain across parts of the Upper Midwest, mainly this evening through Saturday. Very hot temperatures will continue through today across the Desert Southwest, which could break daily high temperature records. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 11:44:23 am CDT

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Hot and Humid: Friday & Saturday

Storm Chances Sunday and Monday

The Week Ahead

Heat indices between 105-112 degrees are possible this afternoon across the area through 8 pm.

Hot and humid conditions continue Friday and Saturday with heat indices above 100 degrees.

There is a chance for showers and storms across parts of northern and western Oklahoma Sunday and Monday. Some of the storms could produce strong wind gusts.

7-Day Forecast for Oklahoma and western north Texas.

Local Weather History For August 8th...

A weak cold front draped from west-central into northeast Oklahoma
was the focus for afternoon and evening severe thunderstorms on this
day back in 2011. Numerous wind gusts over 70 mph were reported, with
a maximum measured gust of 96 mph reported near Lahoma. Widespread
wind

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