Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 18 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 19 May 8:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Watonga OK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Watonga OK
 35.82°N 98.36°W
6:42 am CDT May 19, 2026
8am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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