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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Threats Shift From Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley; Elevated to Critical Fire Concerns Out West

Heavy to excessive rainfall with flash flood concerns will shift from the southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Elevated to Critical Fire weather threats will linger through the weekend across the Great Basin and central Rockies. Finally, Major to Record river flooding will continue in portions of the Midwest and across parts of North and South Carolina this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mesquite, Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ)

Lat: 32.75°NLon: 96.53°WElev: 446ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Sep 11:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Balch Springs TX

Flash Flood Watch until September 23, 07:00am
Flood Warning until September 22, 12:00pm
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Flash Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flash Flood Watch until September 23, 07:00am
    Flood Warning until September 22, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 77. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 77 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 67 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. North northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 80 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 69 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 85 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 89 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 77. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. North northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Balch Springs TX
 32.71°N 96.61°W (Elev. 492 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 am CDT Sep 22, 2018
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 22, 2018-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2018
 
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