Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Ralston OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Ralston OK
 36.45°N 96.75°W
2:50 pm CDT Jul 3, 2025
3pm CDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2025
 
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