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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 2:46:18 pm CDT

Widespread temperatures around 105 degrees are expected today. Locations near Childress will see temperatures up to 109 degrees.
Hot temperatures continue tomorrow. Areas off the Caprock could see highs up to 109 degrees.
Quiet overnight before another hot Tuesday.
Hot temperatures continue through the week. We will see a tiny cool down and a slight chance for storms by the weekend.
During heat waves, be sure to take proper precautions if you must be outside. NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For July 27th...
1980: A small tornado struck an onion packing warehouse in Dimmitt around 12:30 AM knocking it from its foundation and
carrying some pieces as far as 600 yards. Two watchmen were present during the tornado and one was able to get into a
small room avoiding injury. The other man suffered facial cuts and a broken nose as he jumped into a pickup. He was
narrowly missed as a piece of 2x4 was driven through the top of the vehicle into the floor of the cab. A piece of
four-inch pipe was found embedded 2.5 feet in concrete pavement. The tornado continued northeast damaging mostly wheat
fields. Total damages were estimated near $500,000.