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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

Mexia Limestone County Airport (KLXY)

Lat: 31.64°NLon: 96.51°WElev: 545ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Otto TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Otto TX
 31.42°N 96.84°W (Elev. 449 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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