Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
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238 FXUS64 KOUN 251123 AFDOUN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Norman OK 523 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 521 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 - Patchy fog continues along and east of I-35. Will likely be short- lived. - Turning cooler mid-week with low temperatures near the freezing mark. - Pattern change this weekend with colder air and precipitation possible, including a low chance for wintry precipitation. && .NEAR TERM... (Through Tuesday) Issued at 1203 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 Another foggy night. Areas generally along and east of I-35 are at or near 100 percent humidity with several observation sites in this area already showing reduced visibilities (including a few 1/4 mile readings). As stratus clears from the west, radiational cooling will help to enhance fog formation along the stratus edge. However, westerly surface winds are advecting drier air in, so fog will likely be short-lived (we`ve seen this pattern already in locations like Pauls Valley and Ardmore). We may be able to start trimming parts of our current dense fog advisory early. A cold front will move through during the day Tuesday, bringing gusty north winds and cooler temperatures. Expect wind speeds of 15 to 20 mph (gusting to 30 mph) behind the front and highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Low temperatures tonight will be in the mid 20s (NW OK) to mid 30s (north TX and south central OK), though efficient radiational cooling will allow for a lot of local variation in temperatures (i.e. don`t be surprised if you see local temperatures several degrees lower than forecast). Day && .SHORT TERM... (Tuesday night through Thursday night) Issued at 1203 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 Cold air will continue to filter in behind the front, leaving Wednesday with highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Wednesday night will once again see mid 20s to mid 30s, plus variations due to radiational cooling. Thursday will see similar conditions, but slightly warmer (~ +5 degrees) temperatures. High confidence in a sunny, but cool Thanksgiving with light winds. Day && .LONG TERM... (Friday through Monday) Issued at 1203 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 Synoptic uncertainty increases as we get to late week. Models depict a shortwave moving through the central CONUS on Saturday (high variance in timing, depth, and north-south position), with warm air advection starting up ahead of this feature. With the WAA, we`ll see rain chances increase Friday night through Saturday, particularly over southeastern Oklahoma. Interquartile ranges for temperatures Saturday night and Sunday approach 20-30 degrees, largely due to significant timing differences (24-48 hours) in the arrival of a strong cold front. This will also impact continuing precipitation chances early next week as well as precipitation type. Currently, ensemble guidance suggests 10-20% chance of wintry precipitation across the northwest half of Oklahoma. Day && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 521 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 Some IFR/LIFR conditions will impact sites along and east of I-35 this morning before VFR conditions return by late morning. North winds will increase by late mornng as a reinforcing cold front surges south across the area. Wind gusts of 20-30kts likely this afternoon at most sites. Winds will diminish this evening with some increase in high clouds overnight. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Oklahoma City OK 61 34 50 32 / 0 0 0 0 Hobart OK 65 31 54 30 / 0 0 0 0 Wichita Falls TX 68 35 55 34 / 0 0 0 0 Gage OK 58 27 53 27 / 0 0 0 0 Ponca City OK 60 29 49 29 / 0 0 0 0 Durant OK 66 37 56 35 / 0 0 0 0 && .OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OK...None. TX...None. && $$ NEAR TERM...14 SHORT TERM...14 LONG TERM....14 AVIATION...30