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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 131 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026

- Low shower and storm chances through Friday, mostly across portions of northern Oklahoma. Marginal risk for severe storms this afternoon across northern Oklahoma.

- Hot temperatures continue into week with triple digit heat and at least a moderate heat risk.

NEAR TERM

(Rest of today and tonight) Issued at 131 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026

Showers and storms this morning ended up a bit more extensive than forecast across northern OK and have led to widespread clouds across portions of northern/central OK as of early afternoon. This has limited heating in these areas and it appears increasingly unlikely heat advisory criteria can be met across north-central OK. Farther south, greater insolation will allow temperatures to once again soar to near or over 100 degrees with heat indices over 105.

Morning clouds/showers have also led to increased uncertainty regarding storm chances later this afternoon as portions of northern OK remain more stable than areas farther south/west. Probably the greatest relative chance for storm redevelopment this afternoon will be on the south/west fringe of the cloud shield, where differential heating and/or residual outflow could serve as a focus for development during peak heating, but can't completely rule out storms farther north. For now have maintained broad 20-30% PoPs for areas generally north of I-40 this afternoon and evening where a marginal risk for severe storms is also in place. The main hazard with the stronger storms today will be damaging wind gusts as storms collapse. Showers/storms could linger into the overnight period as a modest low level jet develops, but expect storm intensity to wane with time this evening with loss of daytime heating.

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SHORT TERM

(Friday through Saturday night) Issued at 131 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026

Showers/storms may linger into Friday morning but expect to see a lull in activity late morning to early afternoon as the low-level jet weakens. Similar to today, redevelopment will be favored along any residual outflow or differential heating boundaries across northern and/or central OK during peak heating Friday afternoon. Once again, the stronger storms will pose a risk for strong downburst winds. Highs Friday will be near or over 100 across much of central and southern OK and western north TX, with slightly cooler temperatures expected in north-central OK where clouds are expected to be more extensive.

Upper ridging will start to rebuild over the area Saturday as the weak front simultaneously dissipates. This should lead to drier conditions and less in the way of cloud cover Saturday compared to the last few days. Triple digit temperatures are expected once again with highs 100-105 across much of the area.

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LONG TERM

(Sunday through Wednesday) Issued at 139 AM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026

Not much change in the pattern next week as the ridge continues to dominate the forecast. Mostly hot and dry, though there are some hints that rain chances may approach from the north occasionally. Elevated fire weather will also be a concern early in the week across western Oklahoma and western north Texas.

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AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1218 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026

VFR ceilings this TAF period. Showers/storms are possible this afternoon into Friday morning, especially across northern OK but generally along/north of I-40. Chances are fairly low (20-30%) but low enough, at least at times, to currently not have a mention in some of the TAFs. Winds will generally be from the south although shifting winds are possible because of outflow boundary(ies).

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Oklahoma City OK 101 76 100 75 / 10 20 20 20 Hobart OK 103 76 103 75 / 0 0 20 20 Wichita Falls TX 103 77 103 76 / 0 0 0 10 Gage OK 100 73 102 70 / 20 20 20 20 Ponca City OK 99 74 97 73 / 40 40 40 20 Durant OK 101 77 101 77 / 0 0 0 10

OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

OK...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for OKZ005>008-011>013- 017>020-024>032-039>048-050>052.

Heat Advisory from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday for OKZ018>020- 023>032-035>048-050>052.

TX...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for TXZ090.

Heat Advisory from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday for TXZ085-086-089- 090.