Oklahoma City residents can expect a sunny day with gusty winds today, according to the National Weather Service. With temperatures potentially climbing to a high near 91 degrees, the South southwest winds will be blowing at 17 to 22 mph, with gusts that might reach up to 38 mph.
The weather is taking a shift tonight, as partly cloudy skies are on the horizon, ushering in a low around 60 degrees. The winds, initially coming from the South at 11 to 15 mph, will turn North Northwest after midnight—gusts may peak at approximately 23 mph. The NWS forecast details that tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high near 72, accompanied by North winds that could hit gusts as high as 31 mph.
As for the rest of the week, the NWS predicts favorable weather conditions with mostly clear skies. Tuesday is set to be sunny, with a high near 71, followed by a slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. the next night, culminating at a 20 percent probability.
Wednesday will bring sunshine with highs soaring up to near 80 degrees, while the night remains mostly clear with a low around 64. Thursday's forecast is plain sunny, with temperatures potentially reaching a high near 88. As the week draws to an end, chances for showers emerge with Friday having a 20 percent chance, increasing to a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms by Friday night, as the low settles around 56 degrees.
The anticipation of continued stormy weather persists into Saturday with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms at a 40 percent chance. Despite the unsettled weather patterns throughout the end of the week, temperatures remain relatively mild, with Saturday's high expected to be near 68. Residents and visitors to Oklahoma City should keep an eye on the sky and remain prepared for the capricious tendencies of Spring weather.
