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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 12:02:24 pm CDT

Hot Conditions Continue
Heat Advisory Today
Heat Advisory Saturday
Antecedent Conditions Becoming Drier
Rapid Onset Drought
5 Day Outlook
Heat will increase for the rest of the week as high pressure starts to influence our weather. Afternoon highs will range from the mid 90s to near 100 with heat index values between 102 to 110 F. Rain chances will remain low through the next seven days
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A hot and humid air mass will combine for oppressive apparent temperatures with heat index values up to 111° from the late morning into the early evening.
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A hot and humid air mass will combine for oppressive apparent temperatures with heat index values up to 111° from late morning into the early evening.
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Continued depletion of soil moisture is anticipated since precipitation is forecast to remain below normal over the next two weeks. KBDI values are likely to grow over the forecast period indicating drought conditions may develop along with the risk of wildfires.
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Rapid onset drought is outlooked for portions of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley over the next 14 days. With dry and hot conditions favored during the same time period, the potential for rapid onset drought to extend into southeast Texas, as well as central, south central, and southwest Louisiana is increasing. Those in the fire, water resources, and agricultural communities should continue to monitor the updates on the possible onset of drought conditions.
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High temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 each afternoon Heat index values will be in the mid to upper 100s each day Moderate (level 2/4) to Major (level 3/4) Heat Risk possible through this weekend, approaching Extreme (level 4 of 4) next week
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