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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14°NLon: 94.85°WElev: 441ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Overton TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Overton TX
 32.34°N 95.05°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
1:49 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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