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Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr. 25, 2024 at 2:31:20 pm CDT

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Storms are expected to form in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandle Thursday evening and spread east into Oklahoma and north Texas during the late evening and overnight hours. The main threat will be large hail and damaging winds, but there is the potential of tornadoes as well.

Severe weather may begin as early as 8 PM across western Oklahoma and western north Texas, although the most likely onset will be closer to 11 PM tonight. Storms will move northeast at 35 to 45 mph. Storms are expected to persist across southeastern Oklahoma as late as 8 AM to 9 AM Friday morning.

There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across a large portion of Oklahoma and north central Texas on Saturday, with at least a slight risk over the entire area on Saturday. Damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes are all possible. The primary time of severe weather potential would be from 12 PM through the overnight hours until sunrise Sunday morning, but there is some potential of severe weather earlier before 4 PM Saturday.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible by Sunday afternoon into evening. Uncertainty in coverage and location remains, so check back!

Near critical fire weather conditions with gusty winds and low humidity are expected Thurday and Friday afternoons in western in northwest and west central Oklahoma. Fire weather conditions will be elevated across a broader area of western Oklahoma and western north Texas.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Oklahoma City, OK	13:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	65	60	S 20G30	-	29.84
Norman, OK	13:45	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	64	57	SSE 23G30	-	29.84
Stillwater, OK	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	65	52	S 24G33	-	29.82
Lawton, OK	13:53	Overcast	10	81	66	60	S 22G36	-	29.83
Wichita Falls, TX	13:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	66	68	S 22G35	-	29.86
Ponca City, OK	13:53	Overcast	10	80	64	58	S 13G22	-	29.81
Enid, OK	13:55	Mostly Clear	10	83	66	56	S 24G33	-	29.76
Alva, OK	14:15	Overcast	10	82	68	61	SSW 20G29	-	29.74
Woodward, OK	13:50	Lightning Observed	10	77	62	61	SSW 13G18	-	29.81
Gage, OK	14:01	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	64	58	S 26G36	-	29.78
Watonga, OK	13:55	Partly Cloudy	10	78	65	64	S 21G28	-	29.83
Clinton, OK	14:16	Overcast	10	76	64	66	S 23G35	-	29.81
Weatherford, OK	14:15	Overcast	10	79	64	59	S 23G31	-	29.81
Hobart, OK	13:53	Overcast	10	80	65	60	S 25G36	-	29.82
Altus, OK	13:55	Overcast	10	77	64	65	S 28	-	29.82
Frederick, OK	13:53	Overcast	10	78	66	66	S 23G38	-	29.81
Ardmore, OK	13:50	Clear	10	78	66	65	S 15G21	-	29.91
Ada, OK	14:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	66	65	SSE 16G24	-	29.89

Local Weather History For April 25th...

The first known official tornado outbreak in central Oklahoma came on
April 25, 1893. On that day, at least five strong or violent
tornadoes struck central Oklahoma. One twister moved through northern
Cleveland County, destroying 30 homes. This tornado was more than
one-mile wide at times.

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