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.

78°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 14 Oct 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Loraine TX

Flood Watch until October 16, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until October 16, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, 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: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loraine TX
 32.42°N 100.72°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
1:36 am CDT Oct 14, 2026
4am CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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