Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Tonkawa OK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Tonkawa OK
 36.71°N 97.24°W
4:27 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
4am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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