National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 May 9:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Loyal OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Windy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Windy.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Windy.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Windy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Windy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Windy.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loyal OK
 35.98°N 98.11°W
Last Update:
1:27 pm CDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation