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Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41°NLon: 99.68°WElev: 1788ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rule TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rule TX
 33.19°N 99.89°W (Elev. 1673 ft)
Last Update:
3:22 pm CDT Jul 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Jul 13, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 20, 2026
 
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