Oklahomans may want to keep their umbrellas at the ready and prepare for a wet end to their week. According to the National Weather Service, there's a fair chance of showers and thunderstorms hitting the Oklahoma City area before noon today, and the sporadic rainfall might persist into the evening hours. While the skies may clear slightly, there's a notable 50% chance of precipitation, and with the potential for thunderstorms, don't expect to stay dry based on this morning’s update.
Those planning nighttime activities will face a more certain wet scenario. The chance of precipitation rises to a robust 70% as showers and thunderstorms are likely mainly after 1am. The projected easterly winds and additional rainfall could pose challenges for outdoor plans, so considering an indoor backup might be prudent. The National Weather Service forecasts "new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms."
The weekend will be wet, with a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, bringing up to an inch of rain. Sunday starts with a 30% chance of showers and storms before 1pm, then skies clear up a bit with partly sunny weather and a high near 80°F, as per the National Weather Service.
Oklahoma City residents can expect a stretch of unsettled weather from Sunday night through Thursday. Each night brings a 20% to 60% chance of rain, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 a.m. most nights, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime temperatures will stay mild, mostly in the mid-70s to low-80s, keeping things feeling like spring despite the occasional downpour.
