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A few stray showers and isolated thunderstorms are occurring this afternoon, with no significant impacts expected.
High pressure building into the region through early next week will keep precipitation chances negligible from Saturday onward.
A warming trend will develop this weekend, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices between 102 and 113.
(This evening through next Wednesday) Issued at 109 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
Other than a few widely isolated showers and thunderstorms, relatively benign conditions are expected through the rest of the week. High pressure will continue building into the region through the end of the week, further lowering precipitation chances. However, per the typical summer pattern in our part of the world, when chance of rain drop, temperatures do not. A stray storm or two cannot be ruled out, but any rainfall will be negligible.
Both minimum and maximum temperatures will be on the rise as a warming trend begins this weekend. On average, temperatures will run around 3 to 8 degrees above climatological normals, with highs in the upper 90s to lower 100s. This will yield apparent temperatures between 102 and 113. As a result, heat related headlines will likely be needed next week.
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