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6 AM

42°
RealFeel® 38°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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Clear

WindS 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

42°
RealFeel® 38°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Clear

WindSSW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

46°
RealFeel® 45°
Chilly
RealFeel Guide
Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™42°

WindS 7 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index1.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity51%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

53°
RealFeel® 53°
Cool
RealFeel Guide
Cool
53° to 62°
Light jacket or sweater may be appropriate.
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™49°

WindSSW 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index2.6 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity39%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

59°
RealFeel® 62°
Cool
RealFeel Guide
Cool
53° to 62°
Light jacket or sweater may be appropriate.
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™56°

WindSSW 9 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index4.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity30%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

67°
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™64°

WindSSW 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index5.7 (High)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity22%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

74°
RealFeel® 77°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™70°

WindSSW 14 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index7.8 (Very High)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity17%

Indoor Humidity17% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

79°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™75°

WindS 15 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index8.6 (Very High)

Wind Gusts31 mph

Humidity13%

Indoor Humidity13% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

82°
RealFeel® 82°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™77°

WindSSW 23 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index7.8 (Very High)

Wind Gusts44 mph

Humidity12%

Indoor Humidity12% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

84°
RealFeel® 83°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™79°

WindSSW 24 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index5.7 (High)

Wind Gusts45 mph

Humidity10%

Indoor Humidity10% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

85°
RealFeel® 83°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™80°

WindSSW 25 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index4.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts47 mph

Humidity10%

Indoor Humidity10% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

87°
RealFeel® 84°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™82°

WindSSW 27 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index2.6 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts50 mph

Humidity9%

Indoor Humidity9% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

85°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™80°

WindSSW 28 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index1.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts52 mph

Humidity9%

Indoor Humidity9% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

83°
RealFeel® 78°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™78°

WindSSW 28 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts53 mph

Humidity10%

Indoor Humidity10% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

79°
RealFeel® 75°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

12:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 PM Thursday

RealFeel Shade™75°

WindSSW 21 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts38 mph

Humidity11%

Indoor Humidity11% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

75°
RealFeel® 70°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear

WindSSW 20 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity13%

Indoor Humidity13% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

72°
RealFeel® 67°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear

WindSSW 18 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts30 mph

Humidity13%

Indoor Humidity13% (Dry)

Dew Point19° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

69°
RealFeel® 64°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear

WindSSW 17 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts29 mph

Humidity15%

Indoor Humidity15% (Very Dry)

Dew Point18° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover26%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for Plains

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for Plains provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 42° with a RealFeel® of 38°, clear with a 0% chance of precipitation. Each hourly forecast includes wind speed, humidity, air quality, UV index, and the AccuLumen Brightness Index™, AccuWeather's measure of perceived outdoor light intensity. Forecasts are generated by proprietary systems developed by AccuWeather meteorologists since 1962.

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