Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:20:40 pm CDT

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Heat Safety When Working: Drink a cup of cool water every 20 minutes, even if you aren't thirsty. For long jobs, drink a beverage with electrolytes. Take regular breaks to rest. During hot conditions, skipping breaks is not safe! Seek periodic breaks in the AC if possible. Spend time in the shade when outdoors.

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected during the afternoon and evening across portions of east-central and southern Oklahoma on Wednesday. Use caution if planning outdoor activity during this time.

Hot and humid conditions will be possible again Thursday with heat index values of 105+ possible in some areas. A heat advisory is in effect.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across northern Oklahoma late Thursday afternoon through the evening. Damaging winds are the main concerns.

Hot conditions persist into next week. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms over northern Oklahoma through Friday, with severe storms possible on Thursday over northwest Oklahoma. Elevated fire weather conditions return this weekend and into early next week.

Elevated fire weather conditions return this weekend and into early next week across western Oklahoma.

Local Weather History For August 5th...

Severe thunderstorms disrupted the PGA Championship Golf Tournament
near Edmond on August 5, 1988. Winds gusted to 70 mph and heavy rain
fell at the Oak Tree Country Club, uprooting trees and blowing down
telephone poles. The tournament was delayed several days as the
damage was cleaned up. Extensive wind damage also occurred near
Luther, just to the east of Edmond.

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