Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 8 Aug 3:40 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs around 106. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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128 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
 
 

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