Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Partly Cloudy

100°F

38°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 28 Aug 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Troup TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Troup TX
 32.2°N 95.13°W (Elev. 394 ft)
1:40 pm CDT Aug 28, 2025
3pm CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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