Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

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

Fair

104°F

40°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 12 Aug 7:09 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson County

Tonight
Clear. Lows around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this evening. Heat index values up to 108 early this evening.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 107. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Heat index values up to 108 early in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105.



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535 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
 
 

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