Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 11:08:22 pm CDT

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Heat Continues into Next Week

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A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for western Oklahoma on Thursday with hot and windy conditions expected. Lightning from isolated thunderstorms could add to the fire risk as dry vegetation will be susceptible to fire starts when struck.

While not widespread, there is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms late Thursday in far northwest Oklahoma. Strong thunderstorm winds are the primary hazard, as isolated high based thunderstorms may develop after 5 PM Thursday.

The ongoing heatwave will continue into next week with high temperatures in the 100s °F and low temperatures in the 70s °F.

Know the signs of your body overheating before it becomes to late.

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. You are generally safe indoors with the AC on, while staying hydrated. During extreme heat, stay inside and keep cool.

Hot and mostly dry weather continues over the coming week into next week. Fire weather concerns continue in western Oklahoma.

Local Weather History For August 12th...

A large complex of storms developed over southern Kansas and moved
into northwest Oklahoma on this date in 2011. Several locations
reported wind gusts over 60 mph, some of which caused substantial
damage in Fargo and Woodward.

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