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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 1:44:42 pm CDT

Dangerously hot conditions will persist for portions of the area Monday and a Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 8 PM.
High heat stress conditions will persist and will continue to impact outdoor activities for much of the next week.
Temperatures mostly above normal with continued periods of locally high heat stress to continue through the week. The possible exception being around active thunderstorm activity. Low to medium thunderstorm chances Monday. Areas of localized fire weather concerns will persist until widespread beneficial rainfall occurs.
KSRX Radar (Fort Smith, AR).
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