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

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 19 May 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Tonkawa OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • 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 53. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. East wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonkawa OK
 36.69°N 97.32°W
2:42 pm CDT May 19, 2026
2pm CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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