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POTTAWATOMIE County, Oklahoma Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For POTTAWATOMIE County
300 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OKLAHOMA CITY  CLOUDY    80  64  58 S25G37    29.80F                  
OKC/WILEY POST CLOUDY    82  65  56 S29G40    29.78F                  
OKC/TINKER AFB PTSUNNY   81  63  53 S18G30    29.77F                  
STILLWATER     PTSUNNY   83  64  52 S22G32    29.79F                  
GUTHRIE        CLOUDY    84  64  50 S20G29    29.77F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 80 degrees west, near 80 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 60%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 32 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 25 mph with gusts at 37 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at WILEY POST. The lowest temperature is 73 degrees at MUSKOGEE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For POTTAWATOMIE County,

435 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Scattered thunderstorms are expected, primarily this morning, 
across north central Oklahoma. The most intense thunderstorms may 
produce small hail.

By this evening, there is a low chance severe thunderstorms could
affect northwest into west central Oklahoma. If storms occur this
evening, they will have the risk for large hail, damaging wind 
gusts, and tornadoes. 

Overnight into the early morning, a line of thunderstorms is 
expected to move across much of the area from west to east. 
Damaging gusts and tornadoes are the potential hazards with this 
line of storms.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday  

 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 Saturday.

A low chance of thunderstorms will persist, primarily across
southeast Oklahoma, on Monday and Tuesday. There will be a chance
of thunderstorms across the entire area by next Wednesday. 

 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 POTTAWATOMIE County, OK
301 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
A slight 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 near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers, thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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

MONDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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 40 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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