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

Alva, Alva Regional Airport (KAVK)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 98.67°WElev: 1473ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Aug 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Helena OK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind around 11 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 102 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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Point Forecast:
Helena OK
 36.54°N 98.27°W
1:27 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
9am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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