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Lala Impacting Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding threats continue from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and across the central High Plains. Record heat continues for areas of the central/southern Plain into the Southeast Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 12:52:23 pm MDT

Above normal late-August temperatures are expected on Thursday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will allow for slight (20-30%) rain chances in the afternoon.
Forecast high temperatures for El Paso and southern New Mexico. Above normal late-August temperatures expected.
Above normal temperatures are projected to last for the rest of August as high pressure sits over the region.
Stay cool and hydrated during this late-season heat wave.

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