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Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 18 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Apr 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wellington TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wellington TX
 34.85°N 100.21°W (Elev. 2014 ft)
Last Update:
3:46 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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