Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality from the Great Lakes region into New England and the Mid-Atlantic today with widespread Air Quality Alerts in effect. Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this afternoon into the evening. Monsoonal thunderstorms may bring areas of flooding to the Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 4:24:39 pm CDT

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Sunny and Hot Sunday

With very hot temperatures on the horizon for those of us in North and Central Texas, take time to review ways to protect yourself from heat and sun should you need to be outside during the afternoon and evening hours this upcoming week.

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Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

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