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: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 1:30:17 pm PDT

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National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Rain Returns this Weekend!

Saturday afternoon into Sunday as an increased chance of rain. The thunderstorm risk is relatively low throughout this period with highest chances in the mountains. Forecast confidence is 75%.