Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Gatesville, City-County Airport (KGOP)
Lat: 31.42°NLon: 97.8°WElev: 906ft.
Fair
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | SW 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Aug 5:35 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles SE South Mountain TX
Today
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 96. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. 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 76.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE South Mountain TX
31.39°N 97.63°W (Elev. 883 ft)
31.39°N 97.63°W (Elev. 883 ft)
1:26 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
5am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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