Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waco, Waco Regional Airport (KACT)

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

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 14 Jul 3:51 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

McLennan County

This Afternoon
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.



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129 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
 
 

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