Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Midlothian/Waxahachie, Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY)

Lat: 32.46°NLon: 96.91°WElev: 712ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waxahachie TX

Flood Watch July 13, 01:04am until July 13, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 13, 01:04am until July 13, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waxahachie TX
 32.39°N 96.85°W (Elev. 597 ft)
12:24 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
1am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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