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Hourly Observations For OSAGE County
900 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TULSA          CLOUDY    62  60  93 S7G18     29.64S                  
TULSA/JONES    CLOUDY    61  58  90 S10G16    29.66R                  
PONCA CITY     CLOUDY    67  60  78 S18G44    29.57F                  
BARTLESVILLE   CLOUDY    63  60  90 S10G22    29.62R                  
MUSKOGEE       LGT RAIN  63  60  90 SE14G21   29.66F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 63 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the south at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 10 mph with gusts at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at HOBART and ARDMORE. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at TULSA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For OSAGE County,

509 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

TORNADO.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Much of eastern OK and northwest AR.
ONSET  Early this morning, then again late afternoon.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK  Elevated.
AREA  Much of eastern OK and northwest AR.
ONSET  Early this morning, then again late afternoon.

FLASH FLOOD.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Much of eastern OK and northwest AR.
ONSET  Early this morning, then again late afternoon.

HEAVY RAIN.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Much of eastern OK and northwest AR.
ONSET  Early this morning, then again late afternoon.

SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Areawide.
ONSET  Ongoing.

DISCUSSION  
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will occur this morning as
storms move in from the west to east. A few of these storms could
be severe, producing damaging wind, large hail, and an isolated
tornado or two. A lull in activity will most likely occur from mid
morning to early afternoon. Additional thunderstorm activity is
expected to develop near or east of Tulsa in the late afternoon.
Once again, severe weather will be possible with any storms that
form. Areas of heavy rain are also expected, with localized
excessive rain leading to minor flash flooding. Storm activity 
will then move east into Arkansas in the evening hours. Gusty 
southerly winds will blow throughout the day.

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

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY  Severe Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential  Heavy Rain Potential.
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  Thunderstorm Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Saturday will be another day with severe storm potential. The most
likely period for severe weather will be during the afternoon and
evening hours. All severe hazards will be possible, including
tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. At some point later on
Saturday, the severe risk will begin to decline while the flash 
flood threat increases. Areas of very heavy rainfall will occur 
Saturday night into Sunday, with localized flooding potential. 
Area rivers may also begin to rise near the corridors of heaviest 
rainfall. 

Storm chances will gradually diminish later on Sunday, but any
break will be short lived with additional storm chances for
midweek. Areas of heavy rain may develop once again. 

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

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7-Day Forecast For OSAGE County, OK
933 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Breezy with lows around 60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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

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. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
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 becoming partly 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 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 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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