Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 4:56:42 am CDT

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Forecast Summary

Dangerous heat continues on Wednesday with heat index values of 105 to 113 degrees forecast across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

Dangerous heat index values will continue through mid week before a minor cool down for late week.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop across southern Kansas and spread south late Wednesday afternoon through early evening. A few storms could be severe with damaging winds the primary hazard.

Thunderstorm chances will increase Wednesday night and into Thursday along a slow-moving cold front. The strongest storms may produce strong to locally severe winds. Measurable rainfall will be more widespread Thursday morning, particularly across areas along and north of I-44.

Hot weather continues through mid week with increasing rain chances and slightly cooler weather by late week.

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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

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