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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

San Saba County Municipal Airport (K81R)

Lat: 31.24°NLon: 98.72°WElev: 1255ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Richland Springs TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Richland Springs TX
 31.16°N 98.9°W (Elev. 1391 ft)
Last Update:
3:22 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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