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 and Windy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 26 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Jun 9:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Lugert OK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °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 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Lugert OK
 34.92°N 99.33°W
3:06 am CDT Jun 17, 2024
9am CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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