Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 6:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 104. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.



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535 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026
 
 

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