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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

San Saba County Municipal Airport (K81R)

Lat: 31.24°NLon: 98.72°WElev: 1255ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Richland Springs TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

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

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland Springs TX
 31.27°N 98.96°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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