Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Presidio Lely International Airport (KPRS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Shafter TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 66. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Shafter TX
 29.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 5692 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
1pm CDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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