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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Center Municipal Airport (KF17)

Lat: 31.83°NLon: 94.16°WElev: 318ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Center TX

Heat Advisory August 18, 07:53am until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 18, 07:53am until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Center TX
 31.84°N 94.12°W (Elev. 289 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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