Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Giddings, Giddings-Lee County Airport (KGYB)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 96.98°WElev: 486ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 20 Nov 1:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Bastrop TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Bastrop TX
 30.12°N 97.29°W (Elev. 509 ft)
12:54 pm CST Nov 20, 2025
2pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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