4/1/26: Tornado Watch for Oklahoma City, Overcast Evening, High 79, Low 57

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 86 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 40 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
CANADIAN CLEVELAND GRADY KINGFISHER LINCOLN LOGAN MCCLAIN OKLAHOMA PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE
IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA
GARFIELD GRANT KAY NOBLE
IN NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA
ALFALFA BLAINE DEWEY ELLIS HARPER MAJOR WOODS WOODWARD
IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA
CARTER GARVIN JEFFERSON LOVE MURRAY STEPHENS
IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
CADDO COMANCHE COTTON GREER HARMON JACKSON KIOWA TILLMAN
IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA
BECKHAM CUSTER ROGER MILLS WASHITA
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHERN TEXAS
ARCHER BAYLOR CLAY FOARD HARDEMAN KNOX WICHITA WILBARGER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTUS, ALVA, ANADARKO, ARCHER CITY, ARDMORE, ARNETT, BLACKWELL, BLANCHARD, BUFFALO, BURNS FLAT, CARMEN, CHANDLER, CHEROKEE, CHEYENNE, CHICKASHA, CLINTON, CONCHO, CORDELL, CROWELL, DAVENPORT, DAVIS, DUNCAN, EL RENO, ELK CITY, ENID, FAIRVIEW, FARGO, FREDERICK, GAGE, GEARY, GRANITE, GUTHRIE, HAMMON, HELENA, HENNESSEY, HENRIETTA, HINTON, HOBART, HOLLIDAY, HOLLIS, KINGFISHER, KNOX CITY, LAKESIDE CITY, LAMONT, LAVERNE, LAWTON, LEEDEY, LINDSAY, MANGUM, MARIETTA, MEDFORD, MEEKER, MOORE, MUNDAY, MUSTANG, NEWCASTLE, NORMAN, OKARCHE, OKEENE, OKLAHOMA CITY, PAULS VALLEY, PERRY, PONCA CITY, POND CREEK, PRAGUE, PURCELL, QUANAH, RINGLING, RYAN, SAYRE, SCOTLAND, SEILING, SENTINEL, SEYMOUR, SHATTUCK, SHAWNEE, SHEPPARD AFB, SNYDER, STILLWATER, STROUD, SULPHUR, TALOGA, TEMPLE, THACKERVILLE, TUTTLE, VERNON, VICI, WAKITA, WALTERS, WATONGA, WAURIKA, WEATHERFORD, WELLSTON, WICHITA FALLS, WOODWARD, WYNNEWOOD, AND YUKON.
A Moderate Tornado Watch is in effect for Oklahoma City and 40 surrounding counties until midnight CDT tonight. As of 8:00 PM local time, conditions are overcast with a temperature of 75.6°F. Winds are currently blowing at 11.7 mph with no precipitation reported.
Earlier today, Oklahoma City experienced a high of 79.2°F and a low of 56.7°F, with wind speeds reaching up to 17.6 mph. Rain showers were slight, even though there was a 66% chance of precipitation, accumulating a total of 1.08 inches of rain.
Looking ahead to tonight, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with persistent winds up to 17.6 mph. The low will hover around 66.9°F, with a continuous chance of 66% for precipitation. Residents should remain cautious due to the current tornado watch and changing weather conditions.
Please stay tuned to local weather updates and follow safety guidelines issued by emergency management or the National Weather Service.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 79°F | 57°F | Rain showers: slight |
| Thursday | 75°F | 65°F | Rain: slight |
| Friday | 84°F | 57°F | Rain showers: moderate |
| Saturday | 65°F | 53°F | Drizzle: light |
| Sunday | 68°F | 49°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 69°F | 49°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 68°F | 47°F | Mainly clear |




