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Hourly Observations For ATOKA County
900 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

SOUTH CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ARDMORE/DWNTWN MOCLDY    71  65  81 E6        30.03S                  
MCALESTER      PTCLDY    70  61  73 CALM      30.06R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 73 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at HOBART and ARDMORE. The lowest temperature is 63 degrees at WOODRING.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ATOKA County,

709 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Scattered thunderstorms are likely in northern Oklahoma before 
sunrise. Small hail may occur with a few storms.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday  

 Thunderstorms  
There will be a daily chance of thunderstorms through Sunday with
a risk for severe weather each day. The greatest potential for 
severe weather this week are late Thursday into Friday morning and
on Saturday across the entire area. Large hail, damaging wind 
gusts, and tornadoes are all possible. Multiple rounds of 
thunderstorms may also result in a risk for flooding by Saturday. 

 Fire Weather  
Near critical fire weather conditions are likely across northwest
into west central Oklahoma Friday afternoon. Near critical fire
weather conditions may also develop Saturday afternoon.

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7-Day Forecast For ATOKA County, OK
801 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 24TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a
tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the
church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one
of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The
horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down
unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel)
...1908...
Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central
Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of
Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143
persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent
tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four
tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The
tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather
Channel)
...1925...
Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 
degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 
degrees). (NWS Louisville)
...1980...
Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a 
failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages 
were later released on January 20, 1981.
...2005...
The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky 
last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around 
an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. 
Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher 
elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported 
just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and 
central Kentucky  include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at 
Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at 
Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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