Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:32:54 pm CDT

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Shower & Thunderstorm Chances Late Week

Forecast Summary

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM Thursday for heat index values up to 107 degrees across parts of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas.

A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 8 PM Friday for heat index values up to 107 degrees across parts of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas.

Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon & evening across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Additional thunderstorms are expected Thursday night into Friday. Locally damaging wind gusts are the primary severe threat, with hail being a secondary threat.

Hot weather persists through this weekend and into next week. Dangerous heat index values are forecast and heat stress will impact outdoor activities. Scattered showers and storms could provide relief for some Thursday and Friday.

Shower and thunderstorm chances increase this afternoon through Friday, mainly across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Anyone with planned outdoor activities should monitor later forecasts.

Hot temperatures continue through the week with scattered shower and thunderstorm chances through Saturday morning.

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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

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