Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 12:32:44 pm CDT

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Storm chances develop Monday afternoon through early evening across mainly southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. A marginal severe risk exists with locally damaging winds the main threat. Storm coverage should begin to decrease after sunset with the loss of daytime heating.

Low storm chances continue Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons mainly across southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Additional storm chances expand across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas late week into the weekend with a disturbance moving through the Plains. Limited severe and heavy rain potentials exists late week.

Brief improvement in the hot and humid conditions is expected through Tuesday, but the heat will return in earnest after that. Be aware of signs of heat stress and take precautions with outdoor activities.

Low chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain forecast for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through Wednesday. Additional storm chances develop for late week into next weekend. Also, a brief improvement in heat and humidity into Tuesday before heat index values climb late week.

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Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

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