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Excessive Rainfall Possible This Weekend; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across the northern Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will impact southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley into next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 2, 2026 at 5:10:48 pm CDT

The threat for excessive rain extends into the daylight hours on Friday, with a marginal to slight risk across southeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas. Rainfall amounts up to an inch will be common in this area, with localized totals from 2 to 3 inches. Use caution while driving. Remember to "Turn Around, Don't Drown" if you encounter a flooded roadway.
A cold front will continue to move through the area today. Areas of rain and some thunder will occur in the region through Friday, but will be diminishing from north to south with time.
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