Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Fair with Haze and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 24 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Jun 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vinson OK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vinson OK
 34.91°N 99.86°W
3:06 am CDT Jun 17, 2024
11am CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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