Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 10:10:17 am MDT

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A heat advisory is in effect of Wednesday August 25th, from 11 AM to 9 PM for the Rio Grande Valley below El Paso through Hudspeth County. Expect high temperatures of 103 to 106 in this region.

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Stay cool and hydrated during this late-season heat wave.

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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

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