Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waco, Waco Regional Airport (KACT)

Lat: 31.62°NLon: 97.23°WElev: 515ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 23 Sep 11:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Axtell TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Axtell TX
 31.71°N 96.92°W (Elev. 548 ft)
12:24 pm CDT Sep 23, 2025
12pm CDT Sep 23, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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