Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM)

Lat: 32.7°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Grand Prairie TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 95 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 95 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Grand Prairie TX
 32.75°N 97.02°W (Elev. 499 ft)
11:46 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
12pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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