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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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.7 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 18 Apr 9:53 pm 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °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.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 5 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.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly 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.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wellington TX
 34.85°N 100.21°W (Elev. 2014 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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