Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ranger (K6P9)

Lat: 32.43°NLon: 98.59°WElev: 1476ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 9:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Desdemona TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Desdemona TX
 32.36°N 98.62°W (Elev. 1447 ft)
5:27 pm CDT May 21, 2024
9pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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