Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base (KSPS)

Lat: 33.98°NLon: 98.49°WElev: 1014ft.

Overcast

89°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 17 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 13 Oct 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Diversion TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Diversion TX
 33.83°N 98.95°W
1:27 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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