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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 1:12:40 am CDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.
Dry and warm weather remains expected to prevail for much of the upcoming work week, but above normal precipitation is favored from Saturday through next Wednesday east of a line from Bartlesville to Okemah. This will depend on how forecast low pressure in the western United States evolves and where it eventually tracks.
Dry conditions and warmer temperatures will prevail through the work week and into the early part of the weekend.
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