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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 19, 2026 at 2:30:23 pm CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect today for the Big Country. Temperatures will climb to around 106 degrees.
Hot and dry conditions will continue this week. Highs will range from the upper 90s to near 105 degrees each afternoon.

 

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