Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 6:06:36 am CDT

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Severe Weather Potential - Tues. to Thurs.

Midweek Excessive Rainfall & Flooding Potential

Rain Chances Into Wednesday

Next 7 Days

Cooler Temperatures Arrive Soon

Several rounds of strong-severe thunderstorms are expected across Oklahoma and western-north Texas beginning late on Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday morning.

Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms during the middle of the week will lead to heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding across the region.

Rainfall chances return to the area starting Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours. Chances will continue beyond the shown time periods, likely into portions of Thursday.

Active weather period, with severe thunderstorm and flooding potential, occurs during the midweek. Cooler and drier on Friday and Saturday behind a cold front.

Cooler temperatures expected towards the end of the week into the weekend.

Local Weather History For October 13th...

Despite being in an extreme drought, areas of heavy rain were seen
across central and eastern Oklahoma on this date in 2012. Oklahoma
City set a record for a daily rainfall total when 2.56 inches
accumulated. Indicative of how dry the 2012 summer was, this 2.56
inch daily amount equaled the rainfall totals for the months of July
and August combined.

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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

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