Areas of Dangerous Heat and Severe Thunderstorms

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week before returning over much of the Plains into next week. Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, central Great Lakes, and Ozarks Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 5:48:23 am CDT

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Isolated Showers and Storms Today

Dangerous Heat Continues on Wednesday

Heat Backs Off Some; Isolated Storms Thursday

Isolated showers and storms are expected today, some of which may bring strong gusty winds in the afternoon. It will be hot with highs up to 105 degrees and partly cloudy skies. The fire weather threat will be lower today due to lighter winds and additional cloud cover. However, continue to take caution to avoid sparking wildfires. Smoke from ongoing fires will reduce visibilities in some areas.

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Areas of Dangerous Heat and Severe Thunderstorms

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