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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawton, Lawton Municipal Airport (KLAW)

Lat: 34.56°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1109ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 16 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Medicine Park OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Medicine Park OK
 34.78°N 98.49°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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