Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Victoria, Victoria Regional Airport (KVCT)

Lat: 28.86°NLon: 96.93°WElev: 115ft.

Overcast and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 24 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Mar 1:51 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Victoria TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Victoria TX
 28.8°N 97°W
11:26 am CST Mar 4, 2026
2pm CST Mar 4, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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