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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Aug 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

New London TX

Heat Advisory August 16, 01:24am until August 18, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 16, 01:24am until August 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New London TX
 32.27°N 94.92°W (Elev. 492 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 am CDT Aug 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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