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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 6:08:25 pm CDT

There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather this afternoon across much of the region. Scattered thunderstorms will develop as temperatures reach the middle 90s. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Locally heavy rainfall could also produce isolated flash flooding.
With higher rain chances through the week, temperatures will not be as hot during the afternoon. Some storms may contain strong gusty winds and a severe storm or two cannot be ruled out today.

 


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