Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 7:42:42 pm CDT

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4th of July Climatology

Hot and dry conditions will continue. Highs climbing to near or above 100 this afternoon will cool into the mid 90s after sunset.

There is a Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening across the Big Country, Concho Valley and Heartland, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief heavy rainfall being the main threats.

Typical summertime heat will persist across West Central Texas through the upcoming week. Chances for precipitation are increasing for Monday through Tuesday.

Very hot temperatures will continue across West Central Texas this week. Here are some heat safety guidelines to follow during this extended period of hot weather.

Hot and dry conditions will prevail through the holiday weekend.

Here are the average and record weather conditions for the 4th of July. Notice the record set last year during the historic flooding. Although the north side of San Angelo received an estimated 8-12 inches of rainfall, the official climate observation is taken at the airport, where 2.35 inches was observed.

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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

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