Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Shidler OK

Extreme Heat Warning August 19, 08:47am until August 19, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 19, 08:47am until August 19, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 102 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. East wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shidler OK
 36.79°N 96.65°W
7:55 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
8am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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