Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Center Municipal Airport (KF17)

Lat: 31.83°NLon: 94.16°WElev: 318ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 24 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Joaquin TX

Heat Advisory August 24, 02:31pm until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 24, 02:31pm until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Joaquin TX
 31.95°N 94.04°W (Elev. 246 ft)
2:06 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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