Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)

Lat: 32.41° N Lon: 99.68° W Elev: 1788 ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 28 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Taylor County

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
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 around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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