Weather Blog: A Fall Preview This Weekend

A cold front is steadily moving through northern Oklahoma early this morning. A very slight chance for a shower or two will exist, but most locations will remain dry.

What is the forecast for Friday?

By midday to early afternoon, morning clouds will begin to thin with some afternoon sunshine along with gusty northeast winds at 15 to 25 mph. By early afternoon, as the front encounters southeastern Oklahoma, a few scattered showers will be a possibility. But even in these areas, most locations across southeastern Oklahoma will also remain dry. Later this afternoon, drier air arrives from the Missouri Valley into northern Oklahoma. This air mass change will pay big dividends this weekend regarding morning lows and daytime highs.

A strong upper-level storm system is moving across the far northern part of the country into the upper Midwest today. As the surface front moves southward today, the upper air flow will transition to the northwest with the dominant midlevel ridge of high pressure centered across the desert southwest.

Below-normal temperatures will exist this weekend statewide, along with the drier air in the lower levels. A few clouds may exist for part of the area early Saturday, but we anticipate mostly sunny conditions for most of the weekend.

As the surge of dry air arrives later tonight, this will bring morning lows this weekend into the 50s for many locations. Some areas across extreme northeastern Oklahoma into the Missouri Valley will experience morning lows in the upper 40s briefly early Sunday morning.

Below-normal temperatures are expected to persist early next week, but a gradual warming trend commences Wednesday and Thursday with highs approaching the upper 80s. No major storm systems are indicated for the next several days, but another weak system may be near the area on Thursday of next week, allowing for a few showers or storms nearby. This probability also will remain extremely low for this forecast update.

Friday Night Football games will kick off in the lower 80s tonight and finish in the mid-70s with north winds at 10 to 15 mph.

Tailgating Saturday morning in Stillwater will be in the lower 60s, with OSU game time temperatures anticipated into the lower 70s against the University of Arkansas.

By the end of the game, temperatures will be approaching the upper 70s. Afternoon highs near 80 in Norman Saturday afternoon, the Sooners will kick off against the University of Houston with temps in the upper 70s. By the end of the game, temperatures could drop into the upper 60s near 70. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane travel to Jonesboro, AR for a Saturday game against Arkansas State. Kickoff temperatures will be in the 70s before end of the game temperatures fall into the upper 60s.

EMSA HEAT SAFETY TIPS:

1. HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement drinks several hours before and during long exposure to the summer heat.
2. Wear light-colored, loosefitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if working outdoors, and take plenty of shade breaks.
3. No alcohol or caffeine.
4. If you do not have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space (such as libraries or malls) during the day.
5. Don’t limit your use of air conditioning.
6. Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
7. Keep a cellphone on you when outdoors, including walking, running daily errands, yard work, or sports and physical activity.

What is a tornado watch?

A tornado watch means a possibility for tornadoes exists with favorable conditions. This means it’s time to spread the word and make a severe weather plan with your family.

What is a tornado warning?

A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted either by the weather radar. This is when sirens will sound and anyone in the area should take shelter immediately.

How Realistic Is The New Movie Twisters?

While it's fun to grab the popcorn and catch a movie, it's important to separate fact from fiction because weather in Oklahoma can mean life or death. News On 6 Meteorologists Travis Meyer and Stacia Knight discussed the reality of 2024 blockbuster film HERE.

Emergency Info: Outages Across Oklahoma:

Northeast Oklahoma has various power companies and electric cooperatives, many of which have overlapping areas of coverage. Below is a link to various outage maps.

PSO Outage Map

OG&E Outage Map

VVEC Outage Map

Indian Electric Cooperative (IEC) Outage Map

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Outage Map - (Note Several Smaller Co-ops Included)

The Alan Crone morning weather podcast link from Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0D152DkLiaizNA3EFbJUmz

The Alan Crone morning weather podcast link from Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-out-the-door/id1499556141?i=1000668593485

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