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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

Lat: 32.47°NLon: 100.47°WElev: 2379ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Oct 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Robert Lee TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Robert Lee TX
 31.92°N 100.56°W (Elev. 1870 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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