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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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Potwin KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 55 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. High near 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 69 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 81 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

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

    Breezy.
    T-storms then
    Showers

    Low: 59 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 46 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. High near 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Potwin KS
 37.87°N 97°W
Last Update:
3:30 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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