Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Spring, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG)

Lat: 32.2°NLon: 101.52°WElev: 2572ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 18 May 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Stanton TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Stanton TX
 32.17°N 101.83°W (Elev. 2756 ft)
1:36 pm CDT May 18, 2026
2pm CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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