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Oklahoma City Braces for String of Unpredictable Weather with Potential Severe Storms on the Horizon

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Published on May 17, 2025
Oklahoma City Braces for String of Unpredictable Weather with Potential Severe Storms on the HorizonSource: Unsplash/ Egor Yakushkin

Residents in Oklahoma City should be prepared for periods of rain and possible thunderstorms over the coming days. A series of weather systems could bring intermittent precipitation and occasional severe storms.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), starting today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. These conditions are expected to continue intermittently through the weekend. Tonight, the forecast remains at a 30 percent chance of showers and possible severe storms, decreasing to 20 percent by Sunday night.

The pattern is expected to persist into early next week. On Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Daytime temperatures will be in the upper 80s, with nighttime lows in the low 60s.

Drier weather is forecast for mid-week. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be sunny, with highs near 79 degrees and 73 degrees, respectively. However, by Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers, with similar chances on Friday.