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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wharton, Wharton Regional Airport (KARM)

Lat: 29.25°NLon: 96.15°WElev: 102ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Apr 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wharton TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wharton TX
 29.31°N 96.1°W (Elev. 102 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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