Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.57 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Jun 9:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Omega OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 7 to 16 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 65. Northeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 7 to 16 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 65. Northeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Omega OK
 35.78°N 98.22°W
7:57 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
9pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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