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Areas of Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Hot Temperatures This Week

Heavy to excessive rainfall could bring areas of flooding at times Monday through Thursday across parts of the central Plains into the Midwest as well as southern Arizona and New Mexico. Hot temperatures and high humidity will continue across much of east Texas into the lower and mid-Mississippi Valley through at least midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 16, 2026 at 5:44:28 pm CDT

Very dry vegetation, the ongoing heat wave, and the current drought is resulting in environment susceptible to wildfires.
The heat wave continues with near record-breaking temperatures and triple digit heat indices across much of the area Wednesday afternoon.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon with daytime heating. Lightning and gusty winds are the potential hazards with any storms.

Local Weather History For September 16th...
On September 16, 1990, the Ardmore High School gymnasium was damaged
by severe thunderstorms. Strong winds damaged the roof of the gym,
which allowed rain water to enter the building, which then caused
extensive damage to the new wood floor.

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