Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41°NLon: 99.68°WElev: 1788ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 8:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rule TX

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely.  High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Rule TX
 33.19°N 99.89°W (Elev. 1673 ft)
9:06 am CST Nov 20, 2025
9am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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