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Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 5:06:36 pm CDT

The threat of dangerous heat will continue Wednesday for at least part of southeast OK and west central AR. Areas to the north will begin to see some minor relief in the heat.
Low shower and storm chances are forecast this afternoon and evening, mainly across portions of southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Severe weather is unlikely but stronger storms may produce locally heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts.
Relief from the heat is on the way, with a slight downward trend through the weekend. A more significant front will arrive and bring much below normal temperatures by early next week.
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