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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.

Breezy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 21 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Bronte TX

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. 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: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. 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 and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Bronte TX
 31.97°N 100.37°W (Elev. 2067 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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