Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the Central Plains and Southeast

A stationary front will be the focus for daily showers and thunderstorms capable of widely scattered flash flooding and severe weather from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley. Monsoonal thunderstorms could cause local flash flooding across the Southwest and the Great Basin. Dangerous heat continues across the Central Plains and Southeast. Many areas will see their hottest temperatures of the year. Read More >

Looking Ahead: Lower Storm Chances, Warm & Humid

Wednesday August 12th, 2026: A relatively quieter day is expected today, with just a slight chance for an afternoon thunderstorm to the west of the Blue Ridge. Greater chances for thunderstorms again Thursday and Friday as a front enters the region.