Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 6:42:27 pm CDT

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Forecast Summary

Heat index values up to 115 degrees in northeast OK and west-central AR today. Widespread afternoon heat index values from 105 to 110 degrees elsewhere with overnight low temperatures from the mid 70s to the lower 80s expected through Sunday. Take appropriate precautions to prevent heat illness. The advisory may need to be extended beyond Sunday in coming days.

Hot weather with little heat relief overnight persists through this weekend and into next week. Dangerous heat index values are forecast and heat stress will impact outdoor activities.

Tulsa and Fort Smith are both in the midst of a multi-day stretch featuring triple digit high temperatures with many more forecast. How does the current stretch of 100's stack up all-time?

Hot temperatures continue through the weekend with little chance for rainfall.

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

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