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

97°F

36°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 19 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Kaw City OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °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 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Kaw City OK
 36.8°N 96.93°W
1:27 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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