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Lala Impacting Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala will continue to impact Hawaii through the weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic through today. Record heat continues for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 10:46:46 am PDT

After 100-degree heat took hold over central California the last few weeks, more seasonable temperatures are expected beginning this weekend. Widespread Minor Heat Risk will develop, which is heat tolerated by most of the population, but can cause heat-related illnesses to those extremely sensitive to heat such as older adults (65+), infants, those without effective cooling, and those with chronic diseases (heart disease, obesity, poor blood circulation).

 

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