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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

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

82°F

28°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 6:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Silver TX

Heat Advisory August 24, 12:00pm until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Silver TX
 32.16°N 100.84°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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