Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico; Excessive Rainfall and Severe Storm Potential for the Plains

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to track southward and away from Florida; However, this system will enhance rainfall potential across South Florida through Friday. Meanwhile, heavy to excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for portions of the Plains. For the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, new daily record high temperatures are expected later Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens Municipal Airport (KF44)

Lat: 32.16°NLon: 95.83°WElev: 444ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Jun 10:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Athens TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 89 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 71 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 67 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 86 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Athens TX
 32.2°N 95.86°W (Elev. 472 ft)
5:52 am CDT Jun 2, 2023
10am CDT Jun 2, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 8, 2023
 
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