Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

Lat: 34.7° N Lon: 99.34° W Elev: 1434 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 9:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Greer County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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