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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Quail TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Quail TX
 34.91°N 100.4°W (Elev. 2277 ft)
Last Update:
1:45 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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