Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lufkin, Angelina County Airport (KLFK)

Lat: 31.23°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chester TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Chester TX
 31°N 94.58°W
2:45 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
3am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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