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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jacksonville, Cherokee County Airport (KJSO)

Lat: 31.87°NLon: 95.22°WElev: 676ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alto TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alto TX
 31.66°N 95.08°W (Elev. 430 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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