Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 14 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 28 Aug 10:36 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Brinkman OK

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

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

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Brinkman OK
 35°N 99.63°W
9:26 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
11am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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