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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mexia Limestone County Airport (KLXY)

Lat: 31.64°NLon: 96.51°WElev: 545ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Apr 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mexia TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Becoming
    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 69 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 78 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Windy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 83 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    Low: 69 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 80 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Windy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Mexia TX
 31.67°N 96.49°W (Elev. 531 ft)
Last Update:
2:08 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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