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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

Winfield / Arkansas City, Strother Field (KWLD)

Lat: 37.17°NLon: 97.04°WElev: 1158ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 9:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Burden KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 56 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 70 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 61. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then T-storms
    Likely and
    Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms and
    Windy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 76 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 49 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 61. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Burden KS
 37.23°N 96.85°W
Last Update:
9:28 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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