Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Last Update: 401 PM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026

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Tonight

S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.

Thu

S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds.

Thu Night

S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

Fri

SW winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

Fri Night

SW winds around 5 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.

Sat

NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 foot at 3 seconds.

Sat Night

E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Sun

SE winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.

Sun Night

SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.