Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winfield / Arkansas City, Strother Field (KWLD)

Lat: 37.17°NLon: 97.04°WElev: 1158ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Aug 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Chilocco OK

Extreme Heat Warning August 19, 11:00am until August 19, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Chilocco OK
 36.96°N 97.1°W
1:26 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
7am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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