Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

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

Partly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 1:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Memorial Day
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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