Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waco, Waco Regional Airport (KACT)

Lat: 31.62°NLon: 97.23°WElev: 515ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Oct 7:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Riesel TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Riesel TX
 31.46°N 96.97°W (Elev. 417 ft)
6:06 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
8pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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