Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 12 Jul 3:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Sterling County

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly this evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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