Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41°NLon: 99.68°WElev: 1788ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	12 Jul 2:52 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Lawn TX

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.