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Hourly Observations For OTTAWA County
1200 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TULSA          CLOUDY    59  36  42 N12G18    30.24S                  
TULSA/JONES    CLOUDY    58  35  42 NE13G21   30.24F                  
PONCA CITY     MOSUNNY   61  25  25 NE14      30.25F                  
BARTLESVILLE   MOSUNNY   59  33  37 NE13G20   30.27S                  
MUSKOGEE       LGT RAIN  60  43  53 NE12G25   30.21F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 60 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at MUSKOGEE and LAWTON/FT SILL. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at WILEY POST, TINKER AFB, and OKLAHOMA CITY.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For OTTAWA County,

1248 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight.

THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
RISK  Elevated.
AREA  Southeast Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas.
ONSET  This evening Southeast Oklahoma  After Midnight West 
Central Arkansas.

DISCUSSION  
A few isolated rain showers may develop across southeast Oklahoma 
and western Arkansas later this afternoon as an elevated frontal 
boundary remains in the region. Shower and thunderstorm chances 
return this evening and increase overnight tonight as a disturbance 
lifts into the region. The higher potential for thunder will be 
along and south of Interstate 40 this evening into tonight. Severe 
weather is not expected as more favorable instability remains south 
of the Red River. 

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT  
Spotter Activation Not Expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  Heavy Rain Potential.
SUNDAY  No Hazards.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential.
WEDNESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.
THURSDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Rain showers with chances for thunderstorms continue Saturday and
then taper off Saturday night from northwest to southeast as a 
weak area of low pressure moves through the region. Again, 
thunderstorm potentials should remain mainly along and south of 
Interstate 40. Locally heavy rainfall is possible in far southeast
Oklahoma. Additional shower and thunderstorm chances return late 
Monday night into Tuesday night with another cold front forecast 
to move through Tuesday evening and night. Unsettled weather then
remains forecast through the second half of next week.

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7-Day Forecast For OTTAWA County, OK
1020 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy 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

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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