Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (KOSA)

Lat: 33.1°NLon: 94.96°WElev: 364ft.

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Vernon TX

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Vernon TX
 33.15°N 95.22°W (Elev. 509 ft)
9:55 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
10am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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