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

90°F

32°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Chester TX

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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:
8 Miles NNE Chester TX
 31.02°N 94.55°W
7:45 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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