Oklahoma City residents, brace yourselves for a week of mercurial spring weather. According to the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City, the city will experience a mix of sunny skies and thunderstorms in the coming days, as the fickle nature of spring takes hold. This morning, Oklahoma City locals woke up to overcast skies, with temperatures lingering at 61°F and a high humidity level set at 93%.
The forecast, which was last updated today at 6:52 am CDT, details that after a cloudy start, we can expect the sun to break through with gusts reaching up to 28 mph. The temperature is set to climb to a comfortable high near 84°F. However, come nightfall, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly occurring between 10 pm and 1 am, "mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 55," the NWS reports. During these nighttime storms, residents should anticipate varied rainfall amounts.
Looking ahead to Sunday, skies will mostly clear up offering ample sunshine and a high near 66°F. The start of the workweek promises fair weather with Monday's outlook indicating full sun and a high near 63°F. The NWS suggests that the pleasant weather will give way to increasing clouds and a rising chance of precipitation moving into the midweek, indicating a pattern that will likely keep umbrellas in rotation. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60," according to the forecast for Tuesday night.
The roller coaster of conditions is set to continue throughout the week with Wednesday's highs nearing the upper 70s and a 30 percent chance of showers by nightfall. The rest of the week features "partly sunny" skies and chances of showers varying from 20 to 40 percent through to Friday. The pattern points to potential rainfall events, albeit inconsistent, which could punctuate commutes and outdoor plans. Keep a jacket handy since evening lows are expected to hover in the 40s and 50s, a reminder that despite the occasional warmth, spring can often be a tease, with cold snaps lurking, just as the summer sun seems within reach.
For the most up-to-date weather information, Oklahomans are encouraged to visit the National Weather Service's website at NWS Oklahoma City.
