Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 12:38:55 pm CDT

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Above Normal Heat; Low Rain Chances Wednesday

Thursday Cold Front and Friday Fall Temps

Protect Loose Items from the Wind!

Cooler This Weekend; Warming Up Next Week

Another warm and humid day is expected across North and Central Texas today. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the 90s, with the combination of heat and humidity resulting in peak heat index values around 100 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, primarily across East and Central Texas.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday, mainly in western North Texas. A cold front will move through North and Central Texas Thursday evening/night. Much cooler and windy weather will follow on Friday, with highs in the 60s and 70s, sustained winds of 20-30 mph, and gusts to 40 mph.

We're expecting windy conditions on Friday, with gusts up to around 40 mph. Even the most common items become dangerous objects when picked up and carried by the wind! Make sure to secure loose outdoor items so they do not blow away!

The cooler and drier post-frontal weather will stick around through the weekend, with afternoon highs in the 60s and 70s and morning lows in the mid 40s and 50s. Highs will rebound into the upper 70s and 80s by Monday.