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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 10 Sep 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dodson TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dodson TX
 34.77°N 100.01°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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