Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86° N Lon: 84.86° W Elev: 965 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:56 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Russell County

Rest Of Today
Sunny. Patchy fog early in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds becoming southeast up to 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Light winds.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds becoming southwest up to 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.



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