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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base (KSPS)

Lat: 33.98°NLon: 98.49°WElev: 1014ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 6:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wichita Falls TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 81 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. South southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 85 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 82.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 82 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. South southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Wichita Falls TX
 33.9°N 98.53°W
Last Update:
3:06 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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