Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Presidio Lely International Airport (KPRS)

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

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Shafter TX

Wind Advisory April 18, 01:00am until April 18, 10:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy blowing dust before 10am. Partly sunny, then becoming sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Patchy blowing dust before 10am. Partly sunny, then becoming sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Shafter TX
 29.9°N 104.43°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
12:06 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
12am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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