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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 9:58:42 am CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 8 PM Wednesday for heat index values up to 108 degrees across parts of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas.
Hot weather persists through this weekend and into next week. Dangerous heat index values are forecast and heat stress will impact outdoor activities. Scattered showers and storms could provide relief for some Thursday and Friday.
Shower and thunderstorm chances increase Thursday and Friday, mainly across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Anyone with planned outdoor activities should monitor later forecasts.
Hot temperature continue through the week with increasing shower and thunderstorm chances late Wednesday through Saturday morning.
KINX Radar (Tulsa, OK).
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