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Right Now
Today: Sunny, high near 96°F, low around 73°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
- 15 km WSW of Ackerly, TexasM 1.6
- 57 km NW of Toyah, TexasM 2.6
- 37 km S of Midland, TexasM 1.2
- 63 km WNW of Toyah, TexasM 1.3
- 4 km SW of Nixon, TexasM 1.6
- 19 km NW of Westbrook, TexasM 1.0
- 15 km S of Ackerly, TexasM 1.1
- 24 km SSE of Lindsay, TexasM 1.7
- 7 km NNE of Westbrook, TexasM 1.6
- 15 km WSW of Stanton, TexasM 1.1
Active Wildfires
- Ross — Palo Pinto85,303 ac (31% contained)
- McKee Draw — Edwards3,444 ac (65% contained)
- Rio Escondido — Hamilton2,713 ac (90% contained)
- Sandy — Kenedy1,000 ac (40% contained)
- West Fork — Sutton775 ac (75% contained)
- Whitetail — Edwards494 ac (85% contained)
- Granger — Sutton275 ac (90% contained)
- Mud Road — Hunt180 ac (90% contained)
- Center — Leon120 ac (80% contained)
- Pigtail — San Saba37 ac (20% contained)
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- ROSS FIRETue Aug 25 2026Palo Pinto (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Live Oak (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Webb (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Duval (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Schleicher (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Edwards (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Brewster (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Pecos (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Real (County)
- FLOODINGSat Jul 18 2026Maverick (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Texas right now?
As of the latest update, it's 84.2°F and Clear in Texas. Today's forecast: Sunny.
What is the population of Texas?
Texas has a population of approximately 29,243,342, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the average gas price in Texas?
The average price for regular gasoline in Texas is $3.58 per gallon, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
How much does electricity cost in Texas?
Residential electricity in Texas costs about 15.47¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Texas?
The median home value in Texas is $283,800, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Texas?
The unemployment rate in Texas is 4.5%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Texas?
No active National Weather Service alerts for Texas at this time.