Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Thunderstorm

70°F

21°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Loyal OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming southeast. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

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

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming southeast. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Loyal OK
 35.89°N 98.08°W
1:27 pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
1pm CDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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