Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Spring, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG)

Lat: 32.2° N Lon: 101.52° W Elev: 2572 ft.

86°F

30°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 26 Aug 9:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Howard County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. East winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.



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435 AM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
 
 

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