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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

A few showers and thunderstorms may move into the area Thursday morning, otherwise the greatest rain chances will be Friday evening into the overnight hours, mainly north of I-40. Isolated showers and storms could linger into Saturday. Dangerous lightning and gusty winds will accompany the strongest storms.
Cooler conditions are expected Thursday, with highest heat indices near the Red River. However, dangerous heat returns by late this week into early next week areawide.
Above Normal Temperatures are favored through the remainder of July. Periods of dangerous heat indices are likely into early August. Please remain mindful of the summer heat and take precautions to protect yourself and others from heat illness during prolonged heat waves.
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