Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Jul 11:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.



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1101 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
 
 

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