Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued today

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 3 p.m. Friday  and includes Kay County, Ponca City Emergency Management Director Paula Cain said at 9:20 a.m.

Large hail, winds up to 80 mph and a few brief tornadoes are possible, Cain said.  Thunderstorms are currently ongoing in western Oklahoma moving north-northwest at this time.

The current Ponca City temperature of 59° will begin to drop after noon, likely into the 40s, she said

“Tonight’s low is expected to reach 19°.  Snow forecast has increased to a possible 4-6”, but wet snow on warm concrete shouldn’t stay around long.  Saturday will be a cold blustery day,” she said.