Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:14:34 pm CDT

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Relatively cooler conditions continue Friday, then dangerous heat returns areawide this weekend. Heat stress will likely impact daytime outdoor activities this weekend and next week. Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shade when spending time outdoors.

An extended period of hot and dry weather is expected to close out August and is likely to persist into the first part of September. The ongoing drought situation will worsen. Hot and windy conditions over the weekend and into next week will yield localized fire weather concerns each day. Temperatures will be a touch cooler today and Friday in some areas. There is a slight chance for afternoon storms over west- central Arkansas and neighboring east-central Oklahoma on Thursday.


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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

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