Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waco, Mc Gregor Executive Airport (KPWG)

Lat: 31.48°NLon: 97.32°WElev: 591ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Nov 11:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Lorena TX

Flood Watch November 20, 12:32pm until November 21, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch November 20, 12:32pm until November 21, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lorena TX
 31.39°N 97.21°W (Elev. 640 ft)
11:21 am CST Nov 20, 2025
12pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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