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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wharton, Wharton Regional Airport (KARM)

Lat: 29.25°NLon: 96.15°WElev: 102ft.

Fog

67°F

19°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wharton TX

  • Today

    Today: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wharton TX
 29.31°N 96.1°W (Elev. 102 ft)
Last Update:
7:20 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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