Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gonzales Roger M. Dreyer Memorial (KT20)

Lat: 29.53°NLon: 97.46°WElev: 354ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 28 Aug 10:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Waelder TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Labor Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Waelder TX
 29.66°N 97.25°W (Elev. 348 ft)
6:44 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
10am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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