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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 24 Aug 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE New London TX

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:24am until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 24, 11:24am until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE New London TX
 32.29°N 94.92°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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