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Strong Storm Impacting the Gulf of Alaska; Record-Breaking Heat Expected This Weekend Across the Southwest

A strong system tracking eastward across the southern Bering Sea will move into the north central Gulf of Alaska this weekend producing snow squalls, storm-force winds and moderate to heavy rain. Record-breaking high temperatures are forecast this weekend across the Desert Southwest into the central and southern Plains. High temperatures are expected to reach into the upper 90s and triple digits. Read More >

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METAR data is available for nearly 40 airports in the NWS Norman forecast area in western and central Oklahoma and western north Texas. Click here for all METAR data in the NWS Norman forecast area.

 

TAFs Issued by NWS Norman

The National Weather Service in Norman is responsible for the Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts for 8 airports in western and central Oklahoma and western north Texas.  Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts are routinely issued every 6 hours, and are valid 24 hours from issuance time. Updates are issues as needed. The product provides a forecast of cloud heights and ceilings, wind direction and speed and associated wind shear, visibilities, and prevailing weather conditions. Click here for all TAFs for the NWS Norman forecast area.

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Center Weather Service Unit - ZFW, Fort Worth, TX

The National Weather Service Center Weather Service Unit in Fort Worth is responsible for the airspace above roughly the southern half of Oklahoma as well as western north Texas.

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