Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 3:42:36 pm CDT

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Expect dangerous heat today for areas near and south of the I-40 corridor, where heat indices will rise to 105-109 degrees this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 12 PM to 7 PM today.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible on Saturday afternoon through the evening hours across northern, central, and portions of southern Oklahoma. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail up to the size of golfballs are possible.

Thunderstorms anticipated late Saturday will have the capability of producing rainfall rates near 2 inches per hour for localized areas. Hard soils from severe to exceptional drought conditions combined with heavy rainfall will lead to potential for rapid runoff and flash flooding across parts of northern Oklahoma.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning for portions of north-central to east-central Oklahoma. By late afternoon through late evening, thunderstorms development is favored over northern Oklahoma.

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, especially across northern Oklahoma. Hot conditions continue through at least midweek next week. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected across northwest Oklahoma on Monday.

Local Weather History For September 12th...

The Chikaskia River reached its highest level ever recorded on this
day in 2008 as widespread showers and thunderstorms spread across
northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Homes and businesses were
completely flooded with multiple roads closed all the way from
Woodward to Kay County. As a result of the river flooding, 20 homes
were completely destroyed and 14 homes reported major damage. Damage
totals from the event reached $8 million.

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