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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

El Dorado Captain Jack Thomas Airport (KEQA)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 96.81°WElev: 1378ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E El Dorado KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 54 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 69 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 59 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E El Dorado KS
 37.83°N 96.75°W
Last Update:
10:44 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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