Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed W 9 G 15 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 21 May 5:37 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Altus OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Altus OK
 34.65°N 99.27°W
3:05 pm CDT May 21, 2024
5pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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