Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heat

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible today in the Mid Atlantic, posing a risk for damaging winds and isolated flash flooding. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect today for northeast Texas into southern Oklahoma and Arkansas. Extreme Heat Warnings are also in effect for the Desert Southwest today into Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 11:54:40 am MDT

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Thursday

Late August Heat

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Above normal late-August temperatures are expected on Thursday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will allow for slight (20-30%) rain chances in the afternoon.

Forecast high temperatures for El Paso and southern New Mexico. Above normal late-August temperatures expected.

Above normal temperatures are projected to last for the rest of August as high pressure sits over the region.

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

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