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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Culberson County Airport (KVHN)

Lat: 31.06°NLon: 104.78°WElev: 3957ft.

Fair and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 26 Apr 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSE Salt Flat TX

Fire Weather Watch April 27, 11:00am until April 27, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory April 26, 01:00pm until April 27, 01:00am
Red Flag Warning April 26, 12:41pm until April 26, 10:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning April 26, 12:41pm until April 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 80 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing dust. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy blowing dust after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Patchy blowing dust. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSE Salt Flat TX
 31.44°N 104.9°W (Elev. 5883 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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