Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)
Lat: 34.43°NLon: 100.28°WElev: 1952ft.
Fair
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 50% |
| Wind Speed | SE 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.07 in (1015.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 59°F (15°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 2 Aug 9:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles SW Acme TX
Today
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light east wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 73. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Acme TX
34.3°N 99.87°W
34.3°N 99.87°W
1:27 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
10am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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