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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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 23 Apr 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

El Campo TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
El Campo TX
 29.2°N 96.28°W (Elev. 102 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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