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.

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 07:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Elk City OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then rain showers likely between 1am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then rain showers.  High near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Low around 41. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • 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 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then rain showers likely between 1am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then rain showers. High near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Low around 41. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Elk City OR
 44.6°N 123.91°W (Elev. 200 ft)
6:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
7am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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