Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41°NLon: 99.68°WElev: 1788ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 Jul 9:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rule TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rule TX
 33.19°N 99.89°W (Elev. 1673 ft)
7:21 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
10am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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