Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Presidio Lely International Airport (KPRS)

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

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 May 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles WNW Shafter TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 99. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 99. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles WNW Shafter TX
 30.02°N 104.7°W (Elev. 2894 ft)
1:36 am CDT May 17, 2026
4am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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