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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Presidio Lely International Airport (KPRS)

Lat: 29.63°NLon: 104.36°WElev: 2932ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Jun 4:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Shafter TX

Heat Advisory June 18, 12:00pm until June 18, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 100 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Juneteenth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shafter TX
 29.81°N 104.29°W (Elev. 4039 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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