Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

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

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	SW 18 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.70 in (1002.9 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Wellington TX

Red Flag Warning April 23, 12:00pm until April 23, 10:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Today
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Sunny
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 87 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.