Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 28 Aug 9:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Laneville TX

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am.  High near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Laneville TX
 31.93°N 94.79°W (Elev. 446 ft)
6:21 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
9am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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