Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lufkin, Angelina County Airport (KLFK)

Lat: 31.23°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 295ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 9 Mar 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chester TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chester TX
 30.93°N 94.6°W
2:45 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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