Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

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

93°F

34°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 13 Oct 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Colorado City TX

Flood Watch October 13, 07:00pm until October 16, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Colorado City TX
 32.28°N 100.84°W (Elev. 2113 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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