Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gatesville, City-County Airport (KGOP)

Lat: 31.42°NLon: 97.8°WElev: 906ft.

Partly Cloudy

97°F

36°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 G 15 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	12 Jul 4:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Clifton TX

This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.