Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 16 Aug 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Vinson OK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Vinson OK
 34.97°N 99.87°W
5:05 am CDT Aug 16, 2025
10am CDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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