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Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Tropical Depression Two is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest Monday, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 21, 2026 at 10:12:26 am CDT

The heat and humidity increase Saturday across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory have been issued for all of the area except for the higher terrain in northwest Arkansas. Heat index values as high as 115 are expected in the warning area and 110 in the advisory area. Practice good heat safety to avoid heat illness.
Dangerous heat returns this weekend into early next week areawide. Heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected each day.
During Extreme Heat: Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of water. Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
Widely scattered afternoon storms will be possible Saturday, mainly east of I-49 in western Arkansas. Dangerous lightning, gusty winds and brief moderate rain will accompany the strongest storms.
Widespread oppressive heat returns this weekend and will likely persist into next week. Anticipate Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings almost daily.
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