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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Vernon, Wilbarger County Airport (KF05)

Lat: 34.23°NLon: 99.28°WElev: 1266ft.

Partly Cloudy

98°F

37°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Benjamin TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. South southeast wind around 11 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. South southeast wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Benjamin TX
 33.6°N 99.9°W
Last Update:
1:27 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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