Threats of Heavy Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat

Several complexes of thunderstorms, some severe with heavy rainfall, will impact areas from the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic. This threat will shift toward the Carolinas on Friday. Heavy rainfall, remnants of Edouard, continues for portions of eastern Texas through today. In-between these systems, a dome of high pressure and heat for central and eastern states. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 3, 2026 at 8:22:32 am CDT

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Heat Advisory Thursday

Hot Weather Persists into Next Week

Yet Another 100 Degree Streak Ongoing

Forecast Summary

Hot weather continues Thursday with a Heat Advisory in effect for much of northeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas. Afternoon heat index values will reach up to 109 in the advisory area.

A stagnant upper level pattern over the central United States will bring dangerous heat into next week. Heat stress will likely impact daytime outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shade when spending time outdoors. There are early signals of a cold front toward the middle of the month.

Another stretch of 100 degree weather is ongoing. The streak could end today or Friday at Tulsa and Fayetteville, but if it doesn't the streak will be historically significant at Fayetteville. The forecast for Fort Smith takes the streak for another week, which would move it into the top 5 on record. The hot summer of 2026 drags on into climatological fall.

An extended period of hot and dry weather is likely to persist through at least the first part of September. The ongoing drought situation will worsen.

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Threats of Heavy Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms and Dangerous Heat

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