Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Center Municipal Airport (KF17)

Lat: 31.83°NLon: 94.16°WElev: 318ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Aiken TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Aiken TX
 31.63°N 94.33°W (Elev. 348 ft)
12:05 pm CDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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