Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Today

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will produce heavy to excessive rainfall with significant flash flooding across portions of southern New England. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 30, 2026 at 12:26:14 am CDT

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Heat Advisory Thursday

Hot, But More Mild This Weekend

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

The Heat Advisory has been extended for much of North Texas through 8 pm Thursday. High temperatures will be between 99 and 102 degrees with heat index values up to 108 degrees within the advisory area. Continue to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest time of the day.

Hot weather will continue through the end of the work week, with triple digit high temperatures and heat index values as high as 105 to 110 degrees. A weak cold front will arrive over the weekend, which will bring more seasonable temperatures and lower humidity to the region over the weekend. There will also be a low chance for showers and storms with the front Friday night and Saturday.

With summer heat in full swing across our area, take a moment to review these heat safety best practices. Heat related illness and death is preventable as long as you know how to protect yourself by staying cool and hydrated.

Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat.