Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newport, Newport Municipal Airport (KONP)

Lat: 44.58028°NLon: 124.05806°WElev: 161.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Elk City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 47. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 47. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Elk City OR
 44.55°N 123.95°W (Elev. 400 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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