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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 11:56:28 pm CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 8 PM Thursday for heat index values up to 108 degrees across parts of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas.
Hot weather persists through this weekend and into next week. Dangerous heat index values are forecast and heat stress will impact outdoor activities. Scattered showers and storms could provide relief for some Thursday and Friday.
Shower and thunderstorm chances increase Thursday and Friday, mainly across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Anyone with planned outdoor activities should monitor later forecasts.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon & evening across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Additional thunderstorms are expected Thursday night into Friday. Storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and gusty to perhaps marginally severe winds.
Hot temperatures continue through the week with increasing shower and thunderstorm chances late Wednesday through Saturday morning.
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