Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at 2:40:27 am CDT

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2026 Triple Digit Heat Compared Historically

Forecast Summary

Another hot and humid day leads to another heat advisory in effect for a good portion of eastern Oklahoma and the lower Arkansas River Valley areas, running from noon to 7 pm Friday. Expect heat index values as high as 108 during the afternoon.

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.

2026 has been a hot summer, and it seemingly refuses to end. Eastern Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas are in the midst of yet another prolonged stretch of triple digit heat, with only modest and temporary improvement in the current forecast for the week ahead. How does the current 100-Degree Day streak stack up to the historical Top 5? What about the total number of 100-Degree Days in a single calendar year? Fayetteville, you're the one on the heater, having cracked the Top 5 in both categories this summer.

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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Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

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