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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wellington TX

Red Flag Warning April 19, 11:00am until April 19, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wellington TX
 34.85°N 100.21°W (Elev. 2014 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 am CDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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