Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beaumont/Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport (KBPT)

Lat: 29.95° N Lon: 94.03° W Elev: 13 ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 18 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Hardin County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon. Heat index values up to 107.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Saturday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.



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306 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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