Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions 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.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 8:53 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Lower Jefferson

Today
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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1250 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
 
 

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