Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Midlothian/Waxahachie, Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY)

Lat: 32.46°NLon: 96.91°WElev: 712ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 22 May 3:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Waxahachie TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Waxahachie TX
 32.39°N 96.82°W (Elev. 564 ft)
3:27 am CDT May 22, 2024
3am CDT May 22, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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