Lexie Walker
First Alert Meteorologist
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A few miles north of Altus, on the far western edge of the Wichita Mountains range, sits a real gem, Quartz Mountain State Park and Lodge.
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This Thursday will consist of clouds building throughout the morning hours. Despite the cloud cover, highs temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 80s and even the low 90s.
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Today is the first day of fall, so we can celebrate with autumn-like temperatures!
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Break out the pumpkin spice, the flannels and the ugg boots because day-time highs will top out in the upper 70s to low 80s!
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Today’s weather will be very similar to yesterday: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 90s. Winds out of the south to southeast at 5 to 15mph.
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Today will remain quiet as high pressure beings to re-establish itself over the Southern Plains
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Showers and a few thunderstorms continue to impact west and northwestern counties
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Fall-like temperatures to start the day. This afternoon will see plenty of sunshine and highs in the 90s!
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Isolated showers and even a few strong to severe storms possible later today
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Seasonable weather through mid-week with highs more like summer by the weekend
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While it may be the first day of meteorological fall-- we'll be feeling more like summer this afternoon!
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The heat dome will slowly shift west allowing for more seasonable temperatures by the weekend!
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Isolated severe storms are possible tonight with the primary threat being damaging wind gusts
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One more day of hot and humid weather | A cold front arrives over the weekend
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Lawton-based dermatologist Dr. Ross Hensley gives sunburn prevention and treatment advice.
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With climate change making our summers hotter and longer, pets can be at increased risk from heat-related illnesses and burning pavement
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Aside from the isolated rain chance, the overnight hours will stay quiet.
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The excitement for the 2021 Olympics are growing but so are the heat concerns.
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South winds, sunny skies and high temperatures will lead to a gradual warming trend!
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Rain showers possible for this evening but a drier and hotter weather pattern is in store for us!
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Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread and spread south Thursday evening and overnight Thursday night
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Today will be a typical Oklahoma July day: the sun will be shining, winds will be breezy and humidity will be high!
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