Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. Excessive rainfall my bring life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding across portions of southwestern Texas through early Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 12:54:18 am CDT

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Rain Chances Ending by the Weekend

Rain and storm chances will continue through Wednesday associated with an upper low centered overhead, with the best chances being across western & southern Central Texas. Most storms will be in the afternoon and evening, with the exception of the southwestern Central Texas Counties, where overnight storms will remain possible. Heavy rain and flooding will be the primary concern with additional showers and storms.

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Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

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