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Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

Tropical Storm Edouard off the central Gulf Coast will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts Tuesday into Wednesday. Storm Surge Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will continue to expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:44:35 pm CDT

Hot weather continues Tuesday with a Heat Advisory in effect for portions of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas. Afternoon "feels like" temperatures will reach 105-107 F in the advisory.
Dangerous heat continues for the next week or more. Heat stress will likely impact daytime outdoor activities. 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.
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