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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Dodson TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Dodson TX
 34.75°N 99.97°W
Last Update:
7:45 am CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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