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STEPHENS County, Oklahoma Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For STEPHENS County
200 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAWTON/REGL    CLEAR     62  60  93 E7        30.01S                  
LAWTON/FT SILL PTCLDY    65  61  85 E6        29.99R                  
FREDERICK      CLEAR     63  62  97 E8        29.97S                  
CLINTON        CLOUDY    62  52  69 NE10      30.08R                  
HOBART         PTCLDY    61  53  75 E10       30.04F                  
ALTUS AFB      PTCLDY    62  56  81 NE12      30.00S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the east at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at OKLAHOMA CITY, CLINTON, ARDMORE, and ALTUS AFB. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at WOODRING.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STEPHENS County,

830 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight  

 No hazardous weather is expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday  

 Thunderstorms  
There will be a daily chance of thunderstorms through Sunday 
morning with a risk for severe weather. 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 STEPHENS County, OK
121 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers 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. Highs in the lower 80s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 24TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a
tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the
church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one
of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The
horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down
unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel)
...1908...
Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central
Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of
Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143
persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent
tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four
tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The
tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather
Channel)
...1925...
Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 
degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 
degrees). (NWS Louisville)
...1980...
Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a 
failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages 
were later released on January 20, 1981.
...2005...
The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky 
last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around 
an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. 
Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher 
elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported 
just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and 
central Kentucky  include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at 
Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at 
Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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