Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Athens Municipal Airport (KF44)

Lat: 32.16°NLon: 95.83°WElev: 444ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Murchison TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Murchison TX
 32.36°N 95.86°W (Elev. 499 ft)
6:07 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
7pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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