Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Last Update: 911 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

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6NM SE Evanston IL

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Rest Of Tonight
Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northwest around 10 kt late. Showers with thunderstorms likely late in the evening, then slight chance of showers after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Higher winds and waves in and near thunderstorms, including a brief gusty northwest wind shift up to 30 kt.
Wednesday
North winds around 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Wednesday Night
East winds around 10 kt becoming northeast. Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
East winds around 5 kt becoming southeast in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves around 1 ft.



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911 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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