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Hourly Observations For PAYNE County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OKLAHOMA CITY  CLOUDY    61  58  90 S13G21    29.58F                  
OKC/WILEY POST FAIR      62  60  93 S13G20    29.56R                  
OKC/TINKER AFB FAIR      61  57  88 S17G24    29.51F                  
STILLWATER     LGT RAIN  71  69  93 E25G38    29.48F                  
GUTHRIE        FAIR      68  64  87 MISG      29.50F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, cloudy central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at GUTHRIE. The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at MUSKOGEE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PAYNE County,

233 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue across Oklahoma into
north Texas, shifting into southeast Oklahoma through the morning
hours. Large hail to the size of golf balls and damaging gusts of
60 to 80 mph. 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 PAYNE County, OK
621 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs around 80. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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

MONDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. 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 upper 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 in the lower 60s. 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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