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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 30 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Wheatland TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Wheatland TX
 34.27°N 99.95°W
Last Update:
4:47 am CDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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