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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

Lat: 34.43°NLon: 100.28°WElev: 1952ft.

A Few Clouds

96°F

36°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Benjamin TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 11 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WNW Benjamin TX
 33.66°N 99.98°W
Last Update:
1:51 pm CDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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