Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamesa Municipal Airport (KLUV)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Mar 4:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dawson County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs around 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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435 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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