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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Mostly Cloudy

18°C

64°F

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 17 km/h
Barometer 1014.4 mb (29.98 in)
Dewpoint 9°C (48°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 25 Apr 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ponca City OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 14. East southeast wind 18 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms

    Low: 14 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 23. South southeast wind 21 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 39 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 23 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 17. South southeast wind 26 to 34 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 17 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 34 km/h increasing to 37 to 42 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

    High: 28 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Windy, with a south wind 32 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h.

    Clear then
    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

    Low: 18 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

    High: 27 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 16. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

    Low: 16 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 26 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 10 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 14. East southeast wind 18 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 23. South southeast wind 21 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 39 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 17. South southeast wind 26 to 34 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 34 km/h increasing to 37 to 42 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Windy, with a south wind 32 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 16. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Ponca City OK
 36.71°N 97.09°W
Last Update:
3:06 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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