Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from April 1, 04:40 PM CDT until April 2, 12:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Vernon, Wilbarger County Airport (KF05)

Lat: 34.23°NLon: 99.28°WElev: 1266ft.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	S 22 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.69 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	1 Apr 4:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Eldorado OK

Tornado Watch until April 2, 12:00am

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until April 2, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Thu
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Sprinkles
Friday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of sprinkles after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.