Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	N 9 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Jul 11:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Altus OK

Today
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.