Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 4:00:21 pm CDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for the far southeastern Texas Panhandle and Rolling Plains from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT today.

Very hot temperatures continue today under mostly sunny skies. Stay cool out there and make sure to take proper precautions if working or spending time outdoors.

Widespread temperatures from the upper 90s to lower 100s are expected for Wednesday.

Hot temperatures continue through the week and into the upcoming weekend. Some isolated storms may sneak into portions of the area Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, but these will remain sparse and most areas will stay dry.

Practice heat safety wherever you are. NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

Pets can get heat stroke too! NEVER leave pets unattended in vehicles.

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Local Weather History For July 28th...

2006: A pair of severe thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts and small hail over the southern and central South
Plains during the afternoon hours of the 28th. The most significant damage occurred in Tahoka where a local television
network was prepared for a live broadcast when the winds and hail struck. About $10,000 in damage was reported to
broadcast video equipment and several tents that were destroyed.

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