Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Junction, Kimble County Airport (KJCT)

Lat: 30.51°NLon: 99.77°WElev: 1729ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 12 Jun 12:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Junction TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
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Point Forecast:
Junction TX
 30.49°N 99.78°W (Elev. 1736 ft)
3:16 am CDT Jun 12, 2026
1pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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