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

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (KOSA)

Lat: 33.1°NLon: 94.96°WElev: 364ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Mount Vernon TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 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 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Mount Vernon TX
 33.11°N 95.27°W (Elev. 499 ft)
1:52 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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