Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gatesville, City-County Airport (KGOP)

Lat: 31.42°NLon: 97.8°WElev: 906ft.

Partly Cloudy

97°F

36°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 13 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gatesville TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gatesville TX
 31.43°N 97.74°W (Elev. 797 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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