Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Overcast

21°C

70°F

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 20 km/h
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 19°C (66°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 25 Apr 2:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vinson OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind 18 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 17 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 23 to 28 km/h increasing to 29 to 34 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 26 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 29 to 34 km/h decreasing to 21 to 26 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 12 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 16 to 26 km/h increasing to 27 to 37 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h.

    Sunny

    High: 29 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 12. South wind 18 to 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.

    Clear

    Low: 12 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

    High: 29 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 11 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    Sunny

    High: 26 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 9 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind 18 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 23 to 28 km/h increasing to 29 to 34 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 29 to 34 km/h decreasing to 21 to 26 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 16 to 26 km/h increasing to 27 to 37 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 12. South wind 18 to 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 29. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Vinson OK
 34.91°N 99.88°W
8:06 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
2am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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