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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 2:39:08 pm CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect today as afternoon heat indices rise to 105-108F for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The advisory is in effect between noon and 8 PM.
The heat wave continues into Sunday, with yet another Heat Advisory in effect for most of the area. Afternoon heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees are forecast. Take the proper precautions to avoid heat-related illness if you are spending extended time outdoors this weekend.
Dangerous heat continues through this weekend for much of eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas. Notable relief from the heat arrives by mid next week. Please take appropriate actions to protect yourself and others from the heat.
Low afternoon storm chances continue this weekend (5-20%) and into early next week. The highest chances occur across far E OK and NW AR. Most locations are forecast to remain dry, however. Higher storm chances arrive areawide by mid next week.
Know the signs of heat illness and precautions to take when spending time outdoors this weekend.
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