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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Shawnee, Shawnee Municipal Airport (KSNL)

Lat: 35.36°NLon: 96.94°WElev: 1073ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 30 Sep 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bowlegs OK

Flood Watch until October 1, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until October 1, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bowlegs OK
 35.15°N 96.66°W
Last Update:
2:07 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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