Triple-digit heat indices in Plains, Rockies, Southwest
July 26, 2026Updated: July 26, 2026, 12:21 pm EDTPublished: July 26, 2026, 9:01 am EDT

Brutal heat is gripping the Plains, Southwest and Northern Rockies, with triple-digit temperatures expected for many. Heat advisories are in effect from Texas to North Dakota, where heat indices could top 100 degrees. Some heat indices could even reach 115. Out West, extreme heat warnings stretch across the Southwest, including parts of Southern California, as well as the Rockies. Stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors. Here's the latest forecast.

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