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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in New Mexico; Enhanced Severe Thunderstorm Risk in Central U.S.

High winds and very dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather over a large part of New Mexico today. Red Flag and High Wind Warnings have been issued. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms may produce large to very large hail and localized damaging winds late this afternoon into evening from the eastern Central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shawnee, Shawnee Municipal Airport (KSNL)

Lat: 35.36°NLon: 96.94°WElev: 1073ft.

Fair and Breezy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 23 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Little OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 58. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 58. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Little OK
 35.35°N 96.66°W
Last Update:
1:25 pm CDT Apr 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 17, 2025-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2025
 
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