The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts pleasant weather for Halloween festivities, with sunny skies expected to reach 65°F and north-northwest winds today. However, as night falls, temperatures will drop to 47°F. As of 5:52 am CDT, the current temperature is 48°F with 86% humidity, a wind chill of 42°F, and northwesterly winds blowing at 16 mph, according to NWS.
The NWS has also extended a hazardous weather outlook over the coming days, with thunderstorm chances increasing markedly from Friday night through the ensuing week. While today and tonight do not anticipate any threatening conditions, Oklahoma residents should brace for a shift in the atmospheric tides. The weekend pledges a 90% to 100% chance of precipitation in the form of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms.
Residents are specifically warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms from Sunday to Monday, which could interrupt the start of the new week with tumultuous weather. "Thunderstorm chances return Friday night through early next week, with heavy rain the main concern," cautions the NWS. It also notes "A few severe storms are possible Sunday and Monday during the afternoon and evening hours," and "In addition, several rounds of thunderstorms may result in flash flooding over the weekend."
For those seeking more detailed forecasts and real-time updates, the National Weather Service encourages visits to their website and engagement with their social media on X and Facebook where graphics and more details can be found.
