Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 1:10:44 am CDT

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Above normal temperatures in store for the week ahead, including overnight lows approaching records for warm lows. If you have to be outdoors, take steps to prevent heat related issues.

Local Weather History For June 28th...

The heat wave during the summer of 1980 was a memorable one across
the Southern Plains. Over western north Texas, the heat reached its
peak on June 28th, when the temperature at Wichita Falls reached 117
degrees. This is the highest temperature ever recorded in Wichita
Falls, breaking the previous record of 116, set just the day before.

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