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 >

Current conditions at

Mexia Limestone County Airport (KLXY)

Lat: 31.64°NLon: 96.51°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sandy TX

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 12:57pm until August 24, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 12:57pm until August 24, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly 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 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandy TX
 31.69°N 96.65°W (Elev. 538 ft)
6:12 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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