Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rusk County Airport (KRFI)

Lat: 32.14° N Lon: 94.85° W Elev: 441 ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Nov 12:55 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Rusk County

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s.



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