Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 11:06:25 pm PDT

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Weekly Outlook

What does the weather have in store, you ask? Well, look no further! Pleasant conditions take us into midweek, with stronger winds arriving Thursday and into the weekend.