Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from September 9, 12:00 PM CDT until September 9, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Vernon, Wilbarger County Airport (KF05)

Lat: 34.23° N Lon: 99.28° W Elev: 1266 ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	9 Sep 12:55 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Knox County

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, hot with highs around 100.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

Saturday

Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday

Sunny, hot with highs around 100.