News Headlines
- Tropical moisture enhances rain on the southern High Plains (September 29th-30th)
- Late September heavy rain for many on the Caprock (September 24th-26th)
- Thunderstorms bring severe weather and widespread rain to the South Plains (September 15th)
- Intense heat sparks scattered strong to severe storms (August 13th)
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)
Lat: 34.43°NLon: 100.28°WElev: 1952ft.
Mostly Cloudy
81°F
27°C
| Humidity | 41% |
| Wind Speed | N 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.84 in (1008.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 81°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 1 Oct 4:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Afton TX
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 68 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly SunnySaturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
Afton TX
33.77°N 100.81°W
33.77°N 100.81°W
5:15 pm CDT Oct 1, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 8, 2026
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