Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jasper, Jasper County-Bell Field Airport (KJAS)

Lat: 30.89°NLon: 94.03°WElev: 213ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 17 Jun 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Newton TX

Flood Watch June 17, 05:37pm until June 18, 07:00pm
Wind Advisory until June 18, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch June 17, 05:37pm until June 18, 07:00pm
    Wind Advisory until June 18, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newton TX
 30.86°N 93.76°W
5:10 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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