Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 32.46°NLon: 96.91°WElev: 712ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 26 Aug 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Midlothian TX

Heat Advisory August 26, 10:02am until August 26, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 26, 10:02am until August 26, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 101 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Midlothian TX
 32.48°N 96.99°W (Elev. 748 ft)
6:06 am CDT Aug 26, 2026
10am CDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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