Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beaumont/Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport (KBPT)

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

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Jefferson

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
Tuesday Night
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 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.



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306 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
 
 

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