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Heat Across The Southern U.S.; Storms And Heavy Rain in Central U.S.

The early-season heat across portions of the Southern U.S. will continue for much of this week with more potential record high temperatures. On Tuesday, expect 90s and triple digits from the southern Plains into parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley. Also on Tuesday, strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall will be possible from the central Plains into the Mid Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Midlothian/Waxahachie, Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY)

Lat: 32.46°NLon: 96.91°WElev: 712ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 6:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waxahachie TX

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 94 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 71 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 96 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 71 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 96 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 72 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 96 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 67 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Waxahachie TX
 32.42°N 96.85°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
5:07 am CDT May 17, 2022
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT May 17, 2022-6pm CDT May 23, 2022
 
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