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.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	W 16 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	17 Aug 8:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Orienta OK

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

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 99 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.