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Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 8:04:25 am CDT

Scattered showers and storms will continue today with more isolated activity on Friday. The highest coverage is expect to be along and west of I-35. Locally heavy rain with the slow moving storms will lead to isolated instances of flooding, with a secondary threat for strong gusty winds. Remember to NEVER drive into water of unknown depth. Turn Around, Don't Drown!
Seasonably hot and rain-free weather will resume this weekend into next week. Temperatures will return to near or above normal during this time period, with heat index values in the triple-digits through most of next week.

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