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Current conditions at

Robert R Wells Jr Airport (K66R)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 96.52°WElev: 242ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 1:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Columbus TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Columbus TX
 29.74°N 96.6°W (Elev. 230 ft)
Last Update:
12:20 am CST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Mar 6, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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