Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watonga, Watonga Airport (KJWG)

Lat: 35.86° N Lon: 98.42° W Elev: 1549 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 20 Jun 3:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dewey County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy, hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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129 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026
 
 

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