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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: Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 4:14:28 am CDT

Hot and dry conditions will persist this weekend, with triple digits expected. Near record highs are possible at both Abilene and San Angelo.
Hot conditions will continue into next week, with highs in the upper 90s to near 105°.

 

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