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Warm and Sunny Week Ahead for Oklahoma City, NWS Reports Thunderstorm Chances

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Published on October 20, 2024
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Oklahoma City is set for a sunny day with a high of 79 degrees. Although the morning will start chilly at 46°F, a slight southeastern breeze at 6 mph will help warm the day comfortably. The National Weather Service expects mostly clear skies and mild southern winds continuing into the evening, with a low of 55 degrees.

Looking ahead, Monday may bring a change with a 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm, amid otherwise sunny conditions and a high near 81 degrees. The wind will pick up, gusting up to 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service. By Monday night, the chance of rain, though slight, increases to 30 percent before transitioning to clearer skies with a low around 63 degrees.

Tuesday's temperatures are expected to reach up to 88 degrees, with clear skies extending into the weekend. Wednesday and Thursday will follow suit, with highs in the upper 80s and mid-70s, respectively, and nighttime lows ranging from the mid-50s to low 60s. Friday and Saturday will solidify this pattern with expected highs in the low 80s.

The National Weather Service has issued a caution for residents in northern, western, central, and southern Oklahoma, as well as western North Texas, about possible thunderstorms from Monday to Saturday. Severe thunderstorms may occur on Monday in western and northern Oklahoma, with "hail to the size of quarters and wind gusts to 60 mph possible with the strongest storms." Residents should stay alert and follow updates on this weather situation. Oklahomans can find more information by visiting the National Weather Service Norman website or its social media pages on Twitter and Facebook. With a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms expected this week, the community is encouraged to stay informed.