Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Robert R Wells Jr Airport (K66R)

Lat: 29.64° N Lon: 96.52° W Elev: 242 ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Jul 2:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lavaca County

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Highest heat index readings up to 105.



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119 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
 
 

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