Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Robert R Wells Jr Airport (K66R)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 96.52°WElev: 242ft.

Drizzle

72°F

22°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Columbus TX

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 82. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Columbus TX
 29.74°N 96.6°W (Elev. 230 ft)
7:21 am CDT Apr 2, 2026
8am CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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