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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lufkin, Angelina County Airport (KLFK)

Lat: 31.23°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Chester TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Chester TX
 30.91°N 94.66°W (Elev. 272 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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