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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 11:04:30 am CDT

Dangerous heat will continue for portions of eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas Tuesday, with heat index values ranging between 105-109 F. The Heat Advisory will go into effect at noon and will run through 8 PM Tuesday.
High heat stress conditions will continue to impact outdoor activities through mid week and again for the weekend.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and into the evening, with a marginal risk for severe weather primarily across western Arkansas. Locally damaging winds to 70 mph will be the main threat, with marginally severe hail possible as well.
Temperatures mostly above normal with continued periods of locally high heat stress to continue through Wednesday. The possible exception being around active thunderstorm activity. Periods of low to medium rain chances continue through Wednesday night. Areas of localized fire weather concerns will persist until widespread beneficial rainfall occurs.
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