Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 23 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Wellington TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Wellington TX
 34.79°N 100.15°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
1:45 pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
3pm CDT Aug 23, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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