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Hourly Observations For DELAWARE County
1100 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TULSA          MOCLDY    69  64  84 S18G28    29.71R                  
TULSA/JONES    MOCLDY    69  63  81 S9        29.73R                  
PONCA CITY     CLEAR     73  61  65 S14G28    29.64R                  
BARTLESVILLE   CLEAR     70  65  84 S12G26    29.70R                  
MUSKOGEE       PTCLDY    67  61  81 S6        29.78R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 73 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at WILEY POST. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at WOODRING.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DELAWARE 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 DELAWARE County, OK
649 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024


FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

REST OF TONIGHT
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
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows around 60. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 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 40 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 in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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 lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

                             OKLAHOMA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 27TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300
buildings. (David Ludlum)
...1931...
The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to
100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel)
...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees.
(NWS Louisville)
...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive 
days with measurable precipitation, a record.
(NWS Louisville)	
...1942...
A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in
Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and
causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1971...
A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 
damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage 
was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed 
and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and 
proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities 
occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north 
of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 
damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million 
dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren 
County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 
people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. 
Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An 
F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched 
down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and 
moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just 
outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded 
two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two 
people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs 
and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities 
occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near 
Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, 
as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky