Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1549ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Chester OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 103 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Chester OK
 36.23°N 98.87°W
1:27 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
12am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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