November Weather Highlights: Rain, Cold Fronts, And A Windy Week
November is shaping up to be a month to remember, with each passing raindrop adding to what’s already been an impressive stretch of weather.
We just jumped another 2 inches of rain on Monday, and it’s not over yet!
Rain Wraps Up, Cold Front Moves In
Rain and drizzle will stick around for a few more hours on Monday as the storm system that brought us heavy rain and severe weather shifts northeast into Kansas and Wisconsin. Wind gusts to 45 mph will crank up across eastern Oklahoma through the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s to lower 70s.
A flood watch is underway for some locations. The squall line feature that moved across Oklahoma early Monday morning should continue to weaken as it moves into far eastern Oklahoma and will exit into Arkansas between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
With its departure, a cold front will sweep across the area late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Don’t worry, though—it’s not the bone-chilling kind of front. Instead, we’re looking at "chilly" air with frost or even a light freeze possible early Thursday morning.
So, bundle up, but no need to panic just yet.
In addition to more storms later, today will turn windy area-wide. Wind gusts to 45 mph will crank up across eastern Oklahoma, especially from late morning through the afternoon.
The Weekend and Thanksgiving Outlook
Looking ahead to this weekend and early next week, things should stay calm and relatively uneventful. However, Thanksgiving week could bring a whole different vibe. A much more active weather pattern is brewing, with really cold air and the potential for winter weather.
Stay tuned— we’ll keep you updated on what to expect for the big Thanksgiving weekend.
Mark Your Calendars
Here are a few events and updates to keep on your radar:
- Winter Forecast Special: Tune in Thursday night at 10 PM to catch our outlook for the season ahead.
- Jenks Lights On: Celebrate the kickoff to the holiday season this Thursday during our 5 and 6 PM shows.
- Coats for Kids: We’re continuing our efforts to collect coats for children in need, so don’t forget to donate!
Let’s enjoy this wild November ride together—rain, frost, and all. And remember, colder (and potentially snowier) days are just around the corner!
What Does The Forecast For This Week Look Like?
Tuesday morning temperatures will start in the 40s and finish with daytime highs in the lower 60s.
A weak upper-level wave will move from southeastern Colorado across far northern Oklahoma Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Most, if not all, data bring this wave across the area with no precipitation. However, this will bring cooler weather for Wednesday through Friday. Morning lows will drop into the 30s with daytime highs in the 50s.
Friday through the weekend will see a relative warm-up, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 60s before our next front approaches Sunday into early Monday, bringing a few showers or storms, followed by another robust cooldown early next week.
Hurricane Update
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Sarah (without an "H"), which is moving west-northwest toward Belize and Guatemala. While the system is expected to dissipate in the Gulf of Mexico, its remnants could merge with the storm system affecting Oklahoma, enhancing rainfall across parts of the southeastern United States.
Stay weather-aware through Monday, and enjoy the mild start to the weekend before the stormy conditions arrive.
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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.
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/show/0dCHRWMFjs4fEPKLqTLjvy
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