Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patterson Memorial (KPTN)

Lat: 29.72°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 10ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Garden City LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Garden City LA
 29.62°N 91.54°W
12:05 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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