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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Norman / Max Westheimer (KOUN)

Lat: 35.24°NLon: 97.47°WElev: 1182ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain and Windy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 28 G 47 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 26 Apr 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Purcell OK

Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 08:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 08:00am

    NOW until
    8:00am Fri

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 63 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 83. South southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Sunny

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 76. South wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 76 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. South wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 58 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 78 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 56 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 83. South southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 76. South wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. South wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Purcell OK
 35.01°N 97.36°W
Last Update:
3:45 am CDT Apr 26, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm CDT May 2, 2024
 
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