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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Wednesday

In the Upper Midwest, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible from the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest Wednesday. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest through Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 2:22:49 am CDT

Low storm chances continue Wednesday afternoon mainly across southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Additional storm chances expand across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas late week into the weekend with a disturbance moving through the Plains. Limited severe and heavy rain potentials exists late week.
Brief improvement in the hot and humid conditions continues Tuesday, but the heat will return in earnest Wednesday into next week. Be aware of signs of heat stress and take precautions with outdoor activities.
Low chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain forecast for parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through Wednesday. Additional storm chances develop for late week into next weekend. Also, a brief improvement in heat and humidity Tuesday before heat index values climb late week.
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