Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 10:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Howard County

Tonight
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall this evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.



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1230 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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