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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners 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.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 30 Jun 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfax OK
 36.56°N 96.7°W
Last Update:
8:50 pm CDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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