Oklahoma City residents can expect to fully enjoy a sunny day today with mild temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The latest update from the NWS indicates that the high for the day will be around 79 degrees Fahrenheit with a calm north wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. As the evening approaches, clear skies are anticipated, and temperatures are predicted to drop to a pleasant 59 degrees with a light and variable wind.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast is to continue favorably for those making outdoor plans. "Sunny, with a high near 85," the NWS describes tomorrow's weather, with a shift to a south southwest wind at 5 to 7 mph. However, the clear conditions are set to briefly falter tomorrow night with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, but the low should remain comfortable at around 64 degrees. The South wind is expected to blow gently around 6 mph.
The NWS reports that Sunday will largely hold on to the pleasant weather, sporting mostly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees. The winds will change direction slightly, starting as a South wind and then to become East in the afternoon. The nighttime forecast brings mostly clear conditions and a low around 66 degrees.
Starting the new week, residents can prepare to experience warmer weather. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 87," reads the NWS forecast for Monday, indicating a continuation of the sunny trend. But there is to be expected a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late Monday night, potentially starting after 1am, as lows hover at a warmer 72 degrees.
For the rest of the week, Oklahoma City should brace for a mixed bag of conditions. There are showers and thunderstorms projected with a 50 percent chance on Tuesday and a high close to 88 degrees. By midweek, the possibility of wet weather doesn't let up, as chances of precipitation linger at 40-50 percent through Wednesday night, with some storms potentially producing heavy rainfall. Highs will peak at the upper 70s to low 80s, with nighttime temperatures in the mid-60s.
For more detailed forecasts and up-to-the-minute updates on Oklahoma City's weather, you can visit the NWS website at NWS Oklahoma City.
