Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mineral Wells, Mineral Wells Airport (KMWL)

Lat: 32.78°NLon: 98.06°WElev: 974ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 24 Aug 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Cool TX

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 09:41am until August 24, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 09:41am until August 24, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 103 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 100 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Cool TX
 32.83°N 98.04°W (Elev. 899 ft)
6:12 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
9am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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