Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Odessa, Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (KODO)

Lat: 31.92°NLon: 102.39°WElev: 2999ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 27 Apr 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Odessa TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Odessa TX
 31.85°N 102.37°W (Elev. 2904 ft)
6:07 pm CDT Apr 27, 2026
7pm CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 4, 2026
 
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