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Current conditions at
Zapata, TX (KAPY)
Lat: 26.97°NLon: 99.25°WElev: 423ft.
Overcast
90°F
32°C
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind Speed | SE 10 G 16 mph |
| Barometer | 29.80 in |
| Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 99°F (37°C) |
| Last update | 18 May 1:35 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles E Escobares TX
This Afternoon
High: 99 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly CloudyTuesday
High: 98 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersWednesday
High: 95 °F
Chance
ShowersWednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 108. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Escobares TX
26.41°N 98.93°W
26.41°N 98.93°W
1:45 pm CDT May 18, 2026
1pm CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
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