Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Norman / Max Westheimer (KOUN)

Lat: 35.24°NLon: 97.47°WElev: 1182ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 21 May 12:45 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Purcell OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Purcell OK
 35°N 97.44°W
10:26 am CDT May 21, 2024
1pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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