Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

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The severe weather risk is marginal (level 1 of 5) from around 7 PM this evening through early Thursday morning.

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

The will be a medium potential for tornadoes across western Oklahoma on Thursday evening with at least a low potential of tornadoes eastward into central Oklahoma and western north Texas as storms spread east overnight into early 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.

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	17:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	60	59	SE 12	-	30.04
Norman, OK	17:46	Overcast	10	77	60	57	ESE 13	-	30.03
Stillwater, OK	17:53	Mostly Clear	10	77	49	37	E 12	-	30.06
Lawton, OK	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	66	73	ESE 14	-	30.01
Wichita Falls, TX	17:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	68	73	ESE 16	-	29.99
Ponca City, OK	17:53	Clear	10	75	38	26	SE 12	-	30.07
Enid, OK	17:55	Partly Cloudy	10	75	48	37	SE 15	-	30.02
Alva, OK	18:15	Clear	10	73	42	33	ESE 16G23	-	30.04
Woodward, OK	17:50	Overcast	10	68	50	52	ESE 13	-	30.07
Gage, OK	17:53	Overcast	10	73	54	51	SE 20G29	-	30.02
Watonga, OK	17:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	53	50	E 13	-	30.07
Clinton, OK	17:53	Overcast	10	71	61	70	ESE 15	-	30.04
Weatherford, OK	18:15	Overcast	10	73	60	63	SE 17	-	30.04
Hobart, OK	18:07	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	64	71	ESE 13	-	30.02
Altus, OK	17:55	Overcast	10	71	64	78	ESE 15	-	30.01
Frederick, OK	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	67	75	E 16	-	29.98
Ardmore, OK	17:50	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	66	69	ESE 10G16	-	30.03
Ada, OK	17:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	64	61	SE 10G16	-	30.05

Local Weather History For April 24th...

An unusual tornado occurred on this day in 2006. In the town of El
Reno, numerous storm spotters, including 3 media helicopters, spotted
an anti-cyclonic tornado. It touched down 5 miles southwest of El
Reno, while at the same time, a cyclonic tornado was moving across
western El Reno. The anti-cyclonic tornado moved east southeast
through the El Reno Regional Airport, causing extensive damage to the
two large hanger buildings and ten aircraft. Five of the ten aircraft
were claimed a total loss. Total damage to the airport was estimated
at $1.5 million.

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