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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 20 May 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Altus OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altus OK
 34.63°N 99.34°W
Last Update:
2:42 pm CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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