Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Southard OK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Southard OK
 36°N 98.42°W
4:27 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
5am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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