Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

Lat: 34.43° N Lon: 100.28° W Elev: 1952 ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Collingsworth County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs around 102. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 102. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Clear. Highs around 105. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 100.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100.



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645 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
 
 

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