Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Medicine Mound TX

Heat Advisory August 18, 11:00am until August 18, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Medicine Mound TX
 34°N 99.97°W
8:32 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
1am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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