Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens Municipal Airport (KF44)

Lat: 32.16°NLon: 95.83°WElev: 444ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 10 Aug 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Athens TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Athens TX
 32.18°N 95.83°W (Elev. 463 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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