Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from May 16, 05:00 PM CDT until May 17, 12:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Mesquite, Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ)

Lat: 32.75°NLon: 96.53°WElev: 446ft.

Partly Cloudy with Haze

81°F

27°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.78 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	16 May 7:50 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Mesquite TX

Severe T-storm Watch until May 17, 12:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 17, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sat
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86.