Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from April 1, 04:40 PM CDT until April 2, 12:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Thunderstorm

73°F

23°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Apr 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Sumpter OK

Tornado Watch until April 2, 12:00am

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until April 2, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Thu
Tornado Watch
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Sprinkles
Friday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 67 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 62. South wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of sprinkles before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Friday

A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.