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Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 30, 2026 at 4:20:30 pm CDT

The heat and humidity continue Thursday across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for portions of eastern Oklahoma with a Heat Advisory for much of the remainder of the area. Heat index values as high as 112 expected in the advisory area. Practice good heat safety to avoid heat illness.
Dangerous heat continues across portions of the area through Friday, with heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees expected. Slightly cooler conditions will develop this weekend areawide.
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.
Low to moderate shower and thunderstorm chances exist today through Friday, across parts of far eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Severe weather is not expected, but gusty winds and moderate rain may accompany the strongest storms.
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