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

Waco, Waco Regional Airport (KACT)

Lat: 31.62°NLon: 97.23°WElev: 515ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 3 Aug 4:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Riesel TX

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 101 °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, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riesel TX
 31.49°N 96.94°W (Elev. 499 ft)
4:21 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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