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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 13 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Medicine Mound TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Medicine Mound TX
 34.11°N 100°W
Last Update:
5:06 pm CDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 20, 2025
 
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