Area Forecast
Ponca City Now-NWS and Oklahoma Mesonet - June 28, 2023 5:37 pm
This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
--NWS--Urgent Weather Message-3:32 pm June 28-- Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Logan-Payne-Oklahoma-Lincoln-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Including the cities of Medford, Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Ponca City, Blackwell, Enid, Perry, Guthrie, Stillwater, Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, Davenport, Wellston, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, Moore, and Shawnee 332 PM CDT Wed Jun 28 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Oklahoma. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... *Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. *Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
