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 >

Current conditions at

Giddings, Giddings-Lee County Airport (KGYB)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 96.98°WElev: 486ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Jun 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Bastrop TX

Extreme Heat Warning June 18, 12:00pm until June 18, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 113. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 113. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Bastrop TX
 30.12°N 97.26°W (Elev. 574 ft)
5:32 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
6am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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