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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 1 Oct 5:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Overton TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Overton TX
 32.27°N 94.97°W (Elev. 479 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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