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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawton, Lawton Municipal Airport (KLAW)

Lat: 34.56°NLon: 98.42°WElev: 1109ft.

Overcast and Breezy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 25 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport OK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport OK
 34.58°N 98.4°W
Last Update:
6:42 am CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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