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Heat Continues Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Heavy Rainfall from the Tennessee Valley to Southeast on Friday

Hazardous heat will continue across the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast and Desert Southwest through the weekend. Additional heat will build into the Great Basin and Northern Plains this weekend. A stalled front is expected to bring periods of heavy to excessive rainfall and flooding from the Tennessee Valley to the Southeast U.S on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 3:40:37 am MDT

With the return of triple digit temperatures in the lowlands remember to stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks if your outside. Check on the elderly and your neighbors and bring your pets inside or provide plenty of shade and water for them.
High temperatures will be well above on Friday. Most lowland locations will be well above 100°F during the afternoon hours. Stay hydrated, if you are outside take plenty of breaks and check on the elderly, your neighbors and make sure pets have plenty of shade and water.

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