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PITTSBURG County, Oklahoma Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For PITTSBURG County
1100 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ARDMORE/DWNTWN CLOUDY    56  44  64 NE7       30.18R                  
MCALESTER      CLOUDY    58  45  62 NE12G21   30.17F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 57 degrees west, near 54 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 16 mph with gusts at 25 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph with gusts at 23 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at LAWTON/FT SILL, HOBART, and ALTUS AFB. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at WOODRING, WILEY POST, TINKER AFB, and OKLAHOMA CITY.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PITTSBURG County, 

434 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today 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 during the day as an elevated frontal
boundary remains in the region. Shower and thunderstorm chances
return this evening and increase overnight tonight with a
disturbance lifting into the region. The greater potential for
thunder is forecast along and south of Interstate 40 this evening
into tonight. Severe weather is not expected as the greater
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 PITTSBURG County, OK
1020 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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 upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 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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