Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern Plains; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Expected Over the Weekend

High winds and very dry conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of New Mexico and far western Texas through Saturday. Heavy snow will continue in the Central Rockies Heavy rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorm risks increase from the Southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 11:26:29 pm CDT

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There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms late Friday afternoon and Friday night. Large to very large hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding are possible. Check back often for updates!

There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms on Saturday near a cold front, which is forecast to reach southern parts of the forecast area. Large hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding are all possible.

Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected to begin late Friday and continue through Sunday morning. There is a high chance (70%-80) of at least 2 inches of rainfall to fall over central, south-central, and southeast Oklahoma through the weekend, with locally 4 inch or greater amounts possible. This could lead to flash flooding, especially Saturday evening and overnight.

Local Weather History For April 17th...

Severe weather and flash flooding affected a small part of western
north Texas, into southwest and central Oklahoma on this date in
2013. At least five weak, short-lived tornadoes occurred from around
Odell and Harrold, Texas, up toward Grandfield and Lawton, Oklahoma.
Minor damage was reported with the tornadoes, but thankfully, no one
was hurt. Numerous reports of damaging wind and hail, along with very
heavy rain were also received across southwest and central Oklahoma.
The largest hail and strongest wind was seen from Snyder and Cache,
to Rush Springs and Chickasha. Significant flash flooding was also
seen around Medicine Park, Meers, Chickasha, and Newcastle, where
four to seven inches of rain fell in a short period of time.

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