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 >

Current conditions at

Vernon, Wilbarger County Airport (KF05)

Lat: 34.23°NLon: 99.28°WElev: 1266ft.

Fair

111°F

44°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 24 Aug 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Margaret TX

Heat Advisory August 25, 01:00pm until August 25, 07:00pm
Red Flag Warning until August 24, 09:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 02:41pm until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Red Flag Warning
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until August 24, 09:00pm
    Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 02:41pm until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Margaret TX
 34.1°N 99.75°W
2:31 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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