Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sweetwater, Avenger Field Airport (KSWW)

Lat: 32.47°NLon: 100.47°WElev: 2379ft.

99°F

37°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 12 Jul 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Trent TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 87. Light east southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Light east southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Trent TX
 32.48°N 100.21°W (Elev. 2008 ft)
3:17 pm CDT Jul 12, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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