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BECKHAM County, Oklahoma Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BECKHAM County
1200 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAWTON/REGL    SUNNY     80  59  48 SW13G23   29.64F                  
LAWTON/FT SILL SUNNY     79  57  45 SW16      29.61F                  
FREDERICK      SUNNY     80  52  37 SW18      29.62F                  
CLINTON        SUNNY     79  38  22 SW21G30   29.63S                  
HOBART         SUNNY     85  40  20 SW21G32   29.62F                  
ALTUS AFB      SUNNY     85  33  16 SW23G33   29.61F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 79 degrees west, near 76 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 12 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 81 degrees at WOODRING. The lowest temperature is 65 degrees at MUSKOGEE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BECKHAM County,

742 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to redevelop across 
southeastern Oklahoma this morning and into the afternoon. Large 
hail to the size of golf balls and damaging gusts of 60 to 80 mph
are the primary hazards. However, if surface-based storms can get
organized, then there will be a risk of tornadoes as well.

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

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday  

 Thunderstorms  
There will be a daily chance of severe thunderstorms through 
Sunday. The greatest potential for severe weather is on Saturday 
across the entire area. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and 
tornadoes are all possible. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will 
also result in a risk for flooding by late Saturday and Saturday
night.

A chance of thunderstorms will persist, primarily across 
southeast Oklahoma through Wednesday. 

 Fire Weather  
Near critical fire weather conditions may develop Saturday 
afternoon across northwest Oklahoma.

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7-Day Forecast For BECKHAM County, OK
1102 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 90.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
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 mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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