Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Major Samuel B Cornelius Field Airport (KE42)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 101.19°WElev: 3090ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Aug 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Waka TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Waka TX
 36.19°N 101.02°W (Elev. 3035 ft)
1:25 am CDT Aug 4, 2026
1am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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