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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 10, 2026 at 12:38:45 pm CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 PM Monday for heat index values up to 109 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.
Hot temperatures continue through the week with only a low chance of a few isolated showers towards next weekend.
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