Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 9 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	21 May 4:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Brinkman OK

Overnight
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

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 82. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Memorial Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.