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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the West; Heat Expands in the Central U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over parts of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Central Rockies through Monday. Flash flooding is possible, especially in and around burn scars and in areas of steep terrain. Heat will persist across the Central U.S. early this week, spreading into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic later this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 2:16:38 pm CDT

Hot weather continues Tuesday with a Heat Advisory in effect for portions of northeast Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas. Afternoon "feels like" temperatures will reach 105-107 F in the advisory.
Dangerous heat continues through the first week of September, and possibly longer. Heat stress will likely impact daytime outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shade when spending time outdoors.
An extended period of hot and dry weather is expected to close out August and is likely to persist into the first part of September. The ongoing drought situation will worsen.
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