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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Partly Cloudy

98°F

37°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 9 Sep 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Burbank OK

Heat Advisory until September 9, 07:00pm
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    Heat Advisory until September 9, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burbank OK
 36.7°N 96.73°W
Last Update:
5:50 pm CDT Sep 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 16, 2026
 
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