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Hourly Observations For HASKELL County
400 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTH CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ARDMORE/DWNTWN CLOUDY    75  67  76 S17G25    29.86F                  
MCALESTER      PTSUNNY   78  63  59 SE9G25    29.86F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 77 degrees west, near 78 degrees central, and near 79 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 30 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 80 degrees at TINKER AFB. The lowest temperature is 74 degrees at MUSKOGEE and CLINTON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HASKELL County,

1257 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

   MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SEVERE WEATHER LIKELY FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY  
   FLOODING CONCERNS INCREASE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING  

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.
TORNADO.
RISK  Very limited.
    Area...Northeast Oklahoma, west of Highway 75.
    Onset...Late tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK  Elevated.
AREA  Northeast Oklahoma.
    ONSET...Limited Ongoing...Elevated late tonight.

FLASH FLOOD.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Northeast Oklahoma.
    ONSET...Late tonight, but a more significant threat
            develops Saturday night into Sunday morning. 

HEAVY RAIN.
RISK  Elevated.
    AREA...Northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
ONSET  Limited Ongoing  Elevated late tonight.

SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET  Ongoing.

DISCUSSION  
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue this afternoon,
primarily in areas near the Kansas and Missouri borders. A few 
marginally severe hail producing storms will be possible across 
northeast Oklahoma through early afternoon with locally heavy 
rainfall also possible.

A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move into eastern 
Oklahoma from the west  most likely after 4 AM. While the complex
is likely to be weakening overall, there is still potential for storms
to be strong to severe with damaging winds and a very limited 
tornado threat, mainly west of Highway 75. 

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT  
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY through SUNDAY  Severe Thunderstorm  High Wind and Heavy Rain Potential.
MONDAY  No Hazards.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
A few strong to severe thunderstorms may ongoing across portions 
of eastern Oklahoma Friday morning as a strong upper low lifts 
into the Central Plains. The severe threat will continue as storms 
move across the remainder of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas
during the day Friday. Large hail and damaging winds will be the
primary threats, although a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. 

There is a slight chance that an isolated supercell could develop
across portions of northeast Oklahoma late Friday afternoon or 
evening. With a very unstable air-mas in place, all modes of 
severe weather would be possible. 

Another round of severe weather is expected Saturday and especially
into Saturday night. All modes of severe weather will again be 
possible including a few tornadoes, torrential rainfall and flash
flooding. The severe weather and flooding threat will likely continue
on Sunday.

Limited thunderstorm chances return Tuesday and Wednesday.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT  
Continue to closely monitor the latest forecast concerning the severe
weather and flood potential through this weekend. Specific severe
weather threats and timing will continue to be refined over the 
next several days.

A more significant flood threat could develop Saturday night into
Sunday morning across northeast Oklahoma.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

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7-Day Forecast For HASKELL County, OK
235 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.

FRIDAY
Cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Windy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. 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 in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 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 lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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