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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 at 6:11:05 am CDT

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.
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 today (Friday).
Low to medium shower and thunderstorm chances continue through Saturday. Severe weather chances are low, but gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall will be possible with any storm. 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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