Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 14 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (996.9 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 17 Jun 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Burbank OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Burbank OK
 36.67°N 96.64°W
2:50 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
4pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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