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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Minden TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Minden TX
 32.02°N 94.71°W (Elev. 420 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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