Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

Lat: 42.86°NLon: 100.55°WElev: 2589ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles S Kilgore NE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles S Kilgore NE
 42.6°N 100.96°W
12:32 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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