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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base (KSPS)

Lat: 33.98°NLon: 98.49°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wichita Falls TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. South wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. South wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wichita Falls TX
 33.9°N 98.49°W
Last Update:
9:17 pm CDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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