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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

Lat: 32.47°NLon: 100.47°WElev: 2379ft.

69°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rotan TX

Flood Watch October 1, 06:39am until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 1, 06:39am until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 88 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east northeast in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rotan TX
 32.86°N 100.47°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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