Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 18, 12:00 PM CDT until August 18, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	18 Aug 5:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Ames OK

Heat Advisory August 18, 12:00pm until August 18, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 94.