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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Vernon, Wilbarger County Airport (KF05)

Lat: 34.23°NLon: 99.28°WElev: 1266ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chillicothe TX

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chillicothe TX
 34.29°N 99.52°W
Last Update:
6:42 am CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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