Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gilmer, Fox Stephens Field - Gilmer Municipal Airport (KJXI)

Lat: 32.7°NLon: 94.95°WElev: 417ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 9 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Sandy TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Sandy TX
 32.59°N 95.11°W (Elev. 384 ft)
4:33 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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