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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dumas, Moore County Airport (KDUX)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 102.01°WElev: 3704ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 27 Apr 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Stratford TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
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    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 61. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 36. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 55. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Showers. High near 61. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 36. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 55. East northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Stratford TX
 36.33°N 102.06°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
Last Update:
3:46 am CDT Apr 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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