Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 12:28:44 pm CDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM for portions of eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas. Heat index values up to 106 degrees will be possible. Please take breaks when outdoors and stay hydrated today!

There is a marginal risk of severe weather Friday afternoon into early evening across portions of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Damaging wind gusts are the primary hazard, though marginally severe hail may also occur.

Hot and humid conditions are expected once again Saturday across portions of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas. Heat index values as high as 109 degrees are expected during the afternoon. Continue to take heat safety precautions to prevent heat illness.

There is a marginal risk for severe storms Saturday afternoon and evening for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, with pockets of damaging winds to 70 mph the main threat. Marginally severe hail is also possible.

There is a marginal risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon across southeast Oklahoma, west-central and portions of northwest Arkansas. Locally severe wind gusts are the main threat.

A weak boundary will interact with an upper disturbance to bring increasing chances for showers and storms this weekend. Pockets of locally heavy rainfall from slow-moving and/or training storms are possible, which could lead to flash flooding. This potential is greatest Saturday afternoon and night.

Low chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain forecast for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through Friday. Additional storm chances develop this weekend. Hot conditions will persist through the week.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

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