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Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Southeast; Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Critical Fire Weather for Pacific Northwest

Flash flooding threatens areas from the Tennessee Valley to the Carolinas as storms repeat along a stalled front. Monsoonal storms may trigger flooding in the Southwest. Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley and Southern Tier. Critical fire weather for interior Pacific Northwest. Cooler, drier air brings brief relief to the Great Lakes and Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:28:39 am CDT

High humidity will result in heat index values up to 108 degrees over the SE TX Panhandle and northern Rolling Plains today. A Heat Advisory is in effect for these areas from 1 PM to 9 PM.
Although temperatures will be a bit "cooler" compared to Friday, it'll still be toasty out there today with highs near 100 degrees area-wide. A few light rain showers early this morning will gradually dissipate with dry weather expected the rest of the day.
Very hot temperatures and dry weather will continue into next week. Temperatures will likely exceed 100 degrees each afternoon.
Stay indoors during heat waves. Stay indoors in air conditioning whenever possible. If your home doesn't have AC, check if your area has a cooling center. Remain hydrated by drinking water and avoiding alcohol. Check on those most vulnerable to heat, including children and the elderly. If you must go outdoors, go early or late in the day, and dress in light-colored clothing.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For July 25th...
1962: For the fifth consecutive day, lightning caused injuries or property damage to the South Plains/Rolling Plains
region. This afternoon, a strike set afire a supermarket in Childress resulting in damages over $50,000. Other storms this
day produced a tornado southeast of Brownfield as reported by an employee with the town bank and hail that damaged cotton
15 miles southwest of Plainview.