National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

Lat: 32.76°NLon: 101.92°WElev: 2999ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed S 10 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Apr 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Welch TX

Fire Weather Watch April 17, 12:00pm until April 17, 09:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Fire Weather Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Welch TX
 32.93°N 102.12°W (Elev. 3127 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation