Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

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

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:50 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.



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435 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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