Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

Lat: 32.47°NLon: 100.47°WElev: 2379ft.

88°F

31°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 21 Sep 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rotan TX

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
Rotan TX
 32.86°N 100.47°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
3:16 am CDT Sep 21, 2026
11am CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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