Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Jul 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Watonga Airport OK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Watonga Airport OK
 35.86°N 98.41°W
4:42 am CDT Jul 1, 2026
8am CDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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