Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waco, Waco Regional Airport (KACT)

Lat: 31.62° N Lon: 97.23° W Elev: 515 ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 Jul 9:51 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

McLennan County

Today
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.



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520 AM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
 
 

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