Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Medicine Mound TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 11 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Medicine Mound TX
 34.07°N 100.03°W
1:17 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
2am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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