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

Extreme Heat Warning until August 25, 09:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Gatesville, City-County Airport (KGOP)

Lat: 31.42°NLon: 97.8°WElev: 906ft.

Fair

106°F

41°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	S 8 G 15 mph
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	104°F (40°C)
Last update	24 Aug 3:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Purmela TX

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 04:06pm until August 25, 09:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 04:06pm until August 25, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
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: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 99 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

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

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.