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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Mc Knight OK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Mc Knight OK
 34.75°N 99.97°W
Last Update:
8:45 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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