4/3/26: Overcast, 81°F, Moderate Flood Watch for Oklahoma and Northern Texas

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Oklahoma, including the following counties, Atoka, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Coal, Comanche, Cotton, Garvin, Grady, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Kiowa, Lincoln, Love, Marshall, McClain, Murray, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens and Tillman and northern Texas, including the following counties, Archer, Clay and Wichita.
* WHEN…From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 93 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
CANADIAN CLEVELAND GRADY KINGFISHER LINCOLN LOGAN MCCLAIN OKLAHOMA PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE
IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
PONTOTOC SEMINOLE
IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA
GARFIELD GRANT KAY NOBLE
IN NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA
BLAINE
IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
HUGHES
IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA
CARTER GARVIN JEFFERSON LOVE MURRAY STEPHENS
IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
CADDO COMANCHE COTTON JACKSON KIOWA TILLMAN
IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA
CUSTER WASHITA
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHERN TEXAS
ARCHER BAYLOR CLAY FOARD HARDEMAN KNOX WICHITA WILBARGER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, ALTUS, ANADARKO, ARCHER CITY, ARDMORE, BLACKWELL, BLANCHARD, BURNS FLAT, CHANDLER, CHICKASHA, CLINTON, CONCHO, CORDELL, CROWELL, DAVENPORT, DAVIS, DUNCAN, EL RENO, ENID, FREDERICK, GEARY, GUTHRIE, HENNESSEY, HENRIETTA, HINTON, HOBART, HOLDENVILLE, HOLLIDAY, KINGFISHER, KNOX CITY, LAKESIDE CITY, LAMONT, LAWTON, LINDSAY, MARIETTA, MEDFORD, MEEKER, MOORE, MUNDAY, MUSTANG, NEWCASTLE, NORMAN, OKARCHE, OKEENE, OKLAHOMA CITY, PAULS VALLEY, PERRY, PONCA CITY, POND CREEK, PRAGUE, PURCELL, QUANAH, RINGLING, RYAN, SCOTLAND, SEMINOLE, SENTINEL, SEYMOUR, SHAWNEE, SHEPPARD AFB, SNYDER, STILLWATER, STROUD, SULPHUR, TEMPLE, THACKERVILLE, TUTTLE, VERNON, WAKITA, WALTERS, WATONGA, WAURIKA, WEATHERFORD, WELLSTON, WETUMKA, WEWOKA, WICHITA FALLS, WYNNEWOOD, AND YUKON.
A Moderate Flood Watch and a Moderate Severe Thunderstorm Watch are in effect for portions of Oklahoma, including several counties like Canadian, Cleveland, and Oklahoma, and parts of northern Texas. These alerts will remain active from now until April 4th at 10:00 AM Central Time.
As of 4:00 PM local time in Oklahoma City, current weather conditions feature an overcast sky with a temperature of 81.3°F and wind speeds reaching up to 18.6 mph. There has been no precipitation recorded thus far.
Throughout today, the temperature peaked at 82.2°F with wind speeds up to 20.1 mph. Despite the overcast conditions, there has been no precipitation, although the chance remains at 72% with an expected total of 0.79 inches, indicating potential heavy rain.
Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 57.9°F with continued strong winds up to 20.1 mph. The sky is forecast to clear slightly, becoming partly cloudy. The high probability of precipitation continues, enhancing the potential for flooding.
Residents are advised to monitor further weather updates and stay prepared for changing weather conditions, especially due to the threat of excessive rainfall leading to possible flooding.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 82°F | 58°F | Rain: heavy |
| Saturday | 58°F | 49°F | Rain: moderate |
| Sunday | 67°F | 42°F | Clear sky |
| Monday | 71°F | 48°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 69°F | 48°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 71°F | 51°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 69°F | 60°F | Drizzle: light |





