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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41°NLon: 99.68°WElev: 1788ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Sep 11:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rule TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rule TX
 33.19°N 99.89°W (Elev. 1673 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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