Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. 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

89°F

32°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Jun 5:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Sterling County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs around 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday
Sunny, warmer with highs 100 to 105.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.



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