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Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Henderson TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Henderson TX
 32.18°N 94.79°W (Elev. 489 ft)
1:57 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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