regional weather discussion... isolated showers will be possible across far northern Oklahoma through 9 PM. At 745 PM... an outflow boundary was located in northern Oklahoma near the Kansas Oklahoma state line with showers and thunderstorms north of the boundary. These storms were moving east and decreasing in coverage. A few isolated showers may develop and move across far northern Oklahoma through 9 PM. The most likely areas to be affected will be north of a line from Ponca City... to Cherokee and Waynoka... to Fort Supply Oklahoma. Light to moderate rain will be the main impacts. The chances for isolated showers in far northern Oklahoma will diminish over the next couple of hours as the sun sets. Meanwhile... hot conditions continue with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s across the area at 745 PM. Conditions will remain warm overnight with temperatures eventually falling into the low to mid 70s across Oklahoma and western North Texas.
Forecast for Wichita
Updated: 2:47 PM CDT on July 25, 2008
Heat advisory in effect until 10 PM CDT Sunday...
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 103. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
... Heat advisory remains in effect until 10 PM CDT Sunday...
A heat advisory remains in effect until 10 PM CDT Sunday.
Through Sunday... high temperatures will remain consistent in the upper 90s to a few degrees over 100. Most temperatures will only fall into the middle and upper 70s at night. The duration of the current heat wave will increase the risk for heat related illness. If the weather pattern does not change... the heat advisory will likely be extended in time.
Drink plenty of fluids... stay in air conditioned rooms... stay out of the sun... and check on relatives and neighbors. Also... be sure pets have plenty of fresh water and a source of shade.
