Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:50:36 am CDT

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Slightly Cooler - Low Rain Chances this Weekend

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of North Texas through Friday. Afternoon high temperatures will range between 100-104 degrees with heat index values near 108.

Hot weather will continue through Friday but a weak cold front will move through the region late Friday night and Saturday. This will be accompanied by low rain chances and slightly cooler air. Highs over the weekend will be in the upper 90s. Heat will build again early next week with little chance for additional rainfall.

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.