Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Henderson TXSimilar City Names

Heat Advisory August 17, 09:24pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 17, 09:24pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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Point Forecast:
Henderson TXSimilar City Names
 32.16°N 94.79°W (Elev. 443 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
9pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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