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Current conditions at

Zapata, TX (KAPY)

Lat: 26.97°NLon: 99.25°WElev: 423ft.

Partly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	SE 10 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.82 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	19 May 5:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Zapata TX

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east northeast wind.

Memorial Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.