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Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr. 25, 2024 at 8:04:19 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!

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	19:52	Overcast	8	72	66	81	S 17G29	-	29.71
Norman, OK	19:45	Overcast	10	73	66	78	SE 21G28	-	29.72
Stillwater, OK	19:53	Light Rain	10	77	64	64	SSE 23G31	-	29.73
Lawton, OK	19:53	Overcast	10	74	68	81	SSE 17G28	-	29.70
Wichita Falls, TX	19:52	Overcast	10	74	68	81	SSE 18G28	-	29.70
Ponca City, OK	19:53	Overcast	10	76	64	66	SSE 18G25	-	29.72
Enid, OK	19:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	64	68	SSE 20G28	-	29.67
Alva, OK	19:55	Overcast	10	75	66	73	SSE 24G31	-	29.63
Woodward, OK	19:30	Overcast	10	71	60	68	SSE 23G31	-	29.65
Gage, OK	19:53	Clear	10	72	63	73	S 28G41	-	29.60
Watonga, OK	19:35	Lightning Observed	10	73	65	74	SSE 16G32	-	29.70
Clinton, OK	19:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	65	81	SSE 24G33	-	29.67
Weatherford, OK	19:55	Overcast	10	72	65	77	S 23G29	-	29.68
Hobart, OK	19:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	67	81	S 23G35	-	29.68
Altus, OK	19:35	Lightning Observed	10	75	66	73	SSE 24	-	29.67
Frederick, OK	19:53	Clear	10	74	67	78	SSE 18G30	-	29.65
Ardmore, OK	19:50	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	68	83	SSE 15	-	29.76
Ada, OK	19:35	Overcast	10	75	68	78	SSE 13G23	-	29.78

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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