Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Omega OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Omega OK
 35.91°N 98.28°W
12:45 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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