Ken Johnson

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Feeling Like Summer this Weekend

1 week ago | newschannel6now.com | Ken Johnson

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - South to southwesterly winds will increase this weekend into the 25 to 35mph range. The gusty winds will help heat things up with highs well into the 80s on Saturday and 90s on Sunday! Some places out west could flirt with 100. A front arrives late Sunday night and early Monday with cooler weather moving back in early next week. Copyright 2025 KAUZ. All rights reserved.
Small Rain/Storm Chances

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - A weak frontal boundary is located across the area tonight and early Wednesday, bringing a chance for some scattered thunderstorms, mainly across the eastern parts of Texoma. The best chances for these will be in places like Lawton, Duncan, south into Bowie, Nocona, and St. Joe. The stronger storms may produce a little hail. Further west, only very small chances for these to have any impacts at all, but can’t totally be ruled out.
Get a jump start on spring by starting seeds at home

1 month ago | newsbug.info | Ken Johnson

URBANA - As spring creeps closer and closer, gardeners start to get the itch to go outside and start digging in the dirt. While it may still be too early to do that, seed starting is a popular way to kick off the gardening season. Benefits of Starting SeedsSeeds started indoors tend to get better germination rates compared to seeds started outdoors because the seeds are provided with ideal conditions.
A Big Wind Machine is Set to Bring High Impacts Our Way by Friday

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The first in the series of storm systems will impact our weather on Wednesday. Look for a few added clouds and some breezy conditions behind a dry line in the afternoon. Some of the wind will gust above 30 and fire weather concerns are elevated. Look for highs back in the 80s. Thursday looks nice but storm system number two moves in for Friday.
Severe Thunderstorms Overnight

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - A line of storms will cross the area in the middle of the night. This line will produce strong wind gusts, smaller hail, and a few quick spin up tornadoes. This line should be east of us by the time you wake up Tuesday morning with sunshine and breezy weather kicking in. Some of the winds by the afternoon could gust up to 50mph. Highs on Tuesday will be in the upper 60s.
A Weak Front Brings Breezy Weather

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - A weak cool front moves through Wednesday morning, with increasing north winds behind it during the late morning and afternoon. Temperatures should be fairly mild again, but may drop by a few degrees. Look for most highs in the 60s and lower to middle 70s. Northerly winds will blow at 25 to 30 at times. Thursday will be another great day with sun/clouds. Look for highs in the 60s.
Up and Down and then Up and Down Again

2 months ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - A batch of cold air at the earth’s surface has pushed all the way into central Texas early Tuesday evening. This has resulted in clouds and cool temperatures over Texoma today and tonight. These clouds will make the forecast for Wednesday very tricky! Clouds will linger into Wednesday, but will also break up by the afternoon. Places that see more sun than clouds will be quite warm with highs in the 70s and even 80s.
How cold weather affects garden plants

2 months ago | myjournalcourier.com | Ken Johnson

As cold weather lingers, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may find ourselves wondering how our plants will fare. As the days get shorter in the fall and temperatures begin to cool, plants begin to prepare themselves for winter by hardening themselves. Deciduous plants will shed their leaves and move nutrients and carbohydrates to their roots.
Winter Blasts Arrives in Waves Starting this Weekend

Jan 14, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Enjoy our weather the next three days. Expect sunshine both Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the 50s Wednesday and lower 60s Thursday. A few clouds roll in Friday, but gusty southwesterly winds will create mild weather with highs well into the 60s. Old Man Winter makes a comeback with the first blast of cold weather arriving on Saturday and Sunday. We’re looking for at highs in the 40s on Saturday and 30 for Sunday. Lows at night drop into the teens.
Time to Melt with Milder Temperatures on Saturday

Jan 11, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Ken Johnson

Share WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - It’s going to be a cold night and any leftover patches of water or slush on the roadways will refreeze and black ice will become a problem, especially across the eastern half of Texoma where snowfall amounts were heaviest. Look for lows tonight to drop into the upper teens and lower 20s. Saturday looks great and any leftover snow will be gone by afternoon.