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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

INDEPENDENCE (KIDP)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 825ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Sedan KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 57 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 71 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 62. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 81 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Low around 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 78 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 62. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Low around 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Sedan KS
 37.15°N 96.2°W
Last Update:
7:29 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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