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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Tulsa, OK

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:10:46 pm CDT

Storm Chances Wednesday
Heat Indices This Week
Forecast Summary
[4 AM 7/15/26] A mid-level disturbance will move into the region today, increasing coverage of showers and thunderstorms across eastern OK and northwest AR through the afternoon hours. Locally heavy rain and instances of flash flooding will be possible, with slow-moving storms. Organized severe storm are not expected, but stronger storms could produce locally strong downburst winds up to 50 mph. Storm coverage will begin to wane after sunset, with isolated lingering storms through mid-evening.
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Afternoon heat indices are expected to be below 100 degrees across much of the region through Friday. Advisory level heat is expected to return by the weekend and/or into early next week. Heat precautions should still be taken for any extended time outdoors.
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Isolated showers and storms are expected this afternoon and evening. Daily storm chances are forecast through Thursday, with the highest chances on Wednesday. The heat dials back a bit this week before returning next weekend.
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