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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base (KSPS)

Lat: 33.98°NLon: 98.49°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Howard TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Howard TX
 33.83°N 98.6°W
Last Update:
1:27 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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