Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the East

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the southern Mid-Atlantic today and portions of the central Appalachians and Carolinas on Saturday. Monsoonal moisture will bring a flash flooding threat to the Desert Southwest. Sweltering heat persists from the Plains to the southern Mid-Atlantic through tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 6:54:35 am CDT

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Heat Advisory In Effect Saturday

A Hot & Mostly Dry Labor Day Weekend

Heat Will Persist Through Next Week

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties through 7 pm Saturday. Heat index values up to 106 degrees are expected, with actual temperatures between 99 to 102 degrees. Drink plenty of water, and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest time of the day.

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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the East

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