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 >

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

Lat: 32.76° N Lon: 101.92° W Elev: 2999 ft.

Overcast

88°F

31°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.66 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 26 Apr 8:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

Tonight
Patchy blowing dust this evening. Partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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