Tracking Storm System Across the Central U.S.

A storm system will slowly continue to press across the central U.S. Friday and Saturday with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Slight risks for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall have been issued Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:30:19 am CDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Wichita, Kansas

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National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas, TX

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Late Friday & Early Saturday Severe Risk

Saturday Severe

Rain/Storm Chances Friday & Saturday

Next Seven Days

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of Oklahoma from late Friday evening into Saturday morning. Large hail is the primary risk.

A few severe thunderstorms will remain possible across southeastern Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will increase by Friday, especially by late Friday evening into Saturday. A few thunderstorms may be severe during this time.

Warmer than average temperatures through this upcoming week with additional rain and storm chances again by Friday and Saturday.

Local Weather History For October 17th...

Many birds were victims of a severe thunderstorm that crossed the
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge during the early morning
of October 17th, 1979. Hail up to one-inch in diameter killed more
than 3,500 birds and injured 1,500 to 2,000 others.

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