Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palestine, Palestine Municipal Airport (KPSN)

Lat: 31.78°NLon: 95.71°WElev: 423ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 13 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Aug 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Fairfield TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Fairfield TX
 31.74°N 96.07°W (Elev. 397 ft)
6:11 am CDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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