Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mexia Limestone County Airport (KLXY)

Lat: 31.64°NLon: 96.51°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity	28%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	24 Aug 2:15 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Thornton TX

Heat Advisory August 24, 09:00pm until August 25, 09:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 02:23pm until August 24, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 02:23pm until August 24, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Mon
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 106 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 105 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 101 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.