Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

Lat: 43.41948°NLon: 124.2437°WElev: 10.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 23 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 05:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles S Loon Lake OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 3800 feet. Steady temperature around 43. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  Snow level 3200 feet. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5200 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 3800 feet. Steady temperature around 43. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers. Snow level 3200 feet. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5200 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Showers likely. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 2500 feet lowering to 1600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles S Loon Lake OR
 43.36°N 123.78°W (Elev. 1421 ft)
3:40 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
5pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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