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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding This Week

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across much of east Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Friday could bring areas of flooding across parts of the central Plains into the upper Midwest and Four Corners states. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 15, 2026 at 1:08:29 am CDT

Temperatures tick down a degree or two relative to yesterday, but remain well above normal by mid-September standards. Meanwhile, additional isolated to widely scattered shower and storm development is expected for western portions of the area today.
Hot temperatures persist Tuesday across west Texas and southeast New Mexico. Meanwhile, shower and storm chances increase across the western half of the area especially. A few storms may produce strong winds and localized flash flooding.
Highs this week will remain above normal. However, a gradual cooling trend begins during the latter half of the week which is expected to continue through the weekend. Rain chances also increase, mainly across westernmost portions of the area and in/around the higher terrain.

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