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Hourly Observations For JEFFERSON County
1100 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAWTON/REGL    CLOUDY    71  66  84 SE14      30.01F                  
LAWTON/FT SILL CLOUDY    72  66  82 SE10      29.98F                  
FREDERICK      MOCLDY    70  67  90 E10       29.97S                  
CLINTON        MOCLDY    68  63  84 SE13      30.02F                  
HOBART         CLOUDY    71  66  84 SE13      30.01S                  
ALTUS AFB      MOCLDY    70  66  85 SE13      29.97S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 67 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 51 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 calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at ALTUS AFB. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at WOODRING.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JEFFERSON 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 JEFFERSON County, OK
801 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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

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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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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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