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Hourly Observations For MAYES County
800 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TULSA          MOCLDY    75  66  73 S18G31    29.61R                  
TULSA/JONES    MOCLDY    75  65  70 S17G30    29.61R                  
PONCA CITY     CLEAR     80  41  24 S7        29.55R                  
BARTLESVILLE   CLEAR     76  67  73 S14G26    29.60R                  
MUSKOGEE       CLOUDY    71  65  81 S12G23    29.69S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 78 degrees west, near 73 degrees central, and near 75 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 30 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 GUTHRIE. The lowest temperature is 70 degrees at MCALESTER.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MAYES County,

836 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

   MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND  
   HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOOD THREAT TO INCREASE  

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

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Far Southeast Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET  After Midnight.

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

DISCUSSION  
Thunderstorms have waned this evening and the rest of the period
should remain fairly quiet. A few storms could try to redevelop
across far southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas late
tonight, with a low severe potential  mainly consisting of large
hail.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT  
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY  Severe Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential  Heavy Rain Potential.
MONDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.
TUESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential.
WEDNESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential  Heavy Rain Potential.
THURSDAY  Severe Thunderstorm Potential  Heavy Rain Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may be ongoing across parts of
southeast Oklahoma and into western Arkansas Saturday morning.
Additional storms are forecast to develop early to mid afternoon 
on Saturday, which would pose an increased severe weather threat 
through the afternoon and into the evening. Areas along and west
of Highway 75 should see the highest afternoon coverage, with more
isolated to scattered activity east of there. All severe weather
hazards could occur Saturday afternoon and evening, including
potential for strong tornadoes. Into Saturday night, an increasing
flooding threat will develop, with the potential for high end
severe weather likely to diminish. The flooding threat should
continue into Sunday morning. Yet another round of severe weather
is expected Sunday afternoon and evening.

The active weather pattern will persist into next week, with daily
thunderstorm chances and potential for heavy rain.

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7-Day Forecast For MAYES County, OK
649 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024


FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly sunny, then becoming partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers, thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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

WEDNESDAY
Partly 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 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

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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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