Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Jun 7:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

Today
Sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 105. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Breezy and more humid with lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Juneteenth
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs 105 to 110.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.



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435 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026
 
 

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