Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Nowcast as of 9:14 PM CST on January 6, 2010
Regional Weather Discussion
Pronóstico Para Washita
Actualizado: 6:33 PM CST on January 6, 2010
Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST Friday...
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight CST tonight...
Rest of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Chance of very light snow or areas of light freezing drizzle early in the evening...then chance of snow or light freezing drizzle late in the evening. Colder. Lows around 12. North winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Much colder. Highs around 20. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows around 5. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows around 6. Light and variable winds.
Saturday and Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s. Lows around 15.
Sunday through Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 20s.
Monday Night and Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight CST tonight... ... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Friday...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for light freezing drizzle... which is in effect until midnight CST tonight. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Friday.
* Frigid air will overspread Oklahoma and North Texas tonight as an upper level storm system moves southeast through the Central Plains. Strong gusty northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will produce very cold wind chill values.
* Timing: the coldest wind chill values are expected Thursday through Thursday night. The winds will not be as strong on Friday but dangerously cold wind chill values will still occur.
* Wind chill values of 15 to -20 degrees -will be possible across northern Oklahoma. Central Oklahoma can expect wind chills to range from 15 to -5 with -0 to 5 degrees -along the Red River valley.
* Impacts: in addition to the hazard of very cold wind chill values... a period of freezing drizzle is expected for a few hours behind the front before changing to light snow. Light although the precipitation will be light... slick spots are likely on area roads and sidewalks. The precipitation is expected to end in most areas by about midnight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
