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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paris / Cox Field (KPRX)

Lat: 33.63°NLon: 95.45°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 24 Aug 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Arthur City TX

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 12:23pm until August 24, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 12:23pm until August 24, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Arthur City TX
 33.85°N 95.52°W (Elev. 489 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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