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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 09 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Elk City OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Snow level 1700 feet. 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
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 2am, then a chance of rain showers.  Patchy fog after 5am. Snow level 1400 feet.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. 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 and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Low around 40. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 46.

    Low: 46 °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. Snow level 1700 feet. 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 likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 2am, then a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog after 5am. Snow level 1400 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. 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 11am, then rain showers. Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. 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 40. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 46.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
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 N Elk City OR
 44.65°N 123.86°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
8am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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