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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Heat Spreads Across the West and Southern Plains

A couple of frontal boundaries will move east and south from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines. These boundaries will focus showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, with scattered severe thunderstorms from the Southern Plains and across the Gulf Coast states. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur, which may be welcome news across drought areas. Meanwhile, heat spreads westward. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 9, 2026 at 9:22:31 pm PDT

Warmer temperatures are set to arrive just in time for the upcoming work week. Moderate HeatRisk, especially for interior locations, is expected to develop Monday. Areas closer to the coast are expected to be in Minor HeatRisk through the weekend and into early next week. No heat products have been issued at this time, however stay updated on the forecast for vulnerable populations, if you have outdoor plans or will be working outside.

 

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