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Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, And Flash Flooding Likely Over The Central U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes will be likely this afternoon into tonight over portions of the Plains to the Midwest. Heavy rainfall will lead to flash flooding, some locally significant from Kansas to Missouri. Across the eastern U.S., much above normal temperatures can be expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

Lat: 34.43°NLon: 100.28°WElev: 1952ft.

Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Sep 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Afton TX

Flood Watch September 21, 03:00pm until September 22, 07:00am
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Flood Watch

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 82 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 64 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 85 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 85 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Afton TX
 33.77°N 100.81°W
Last Update:
2:46 pm CDT Sep 21, 2019
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Sep 21, 2019-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2019
 
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