Oklahoma City residents can expect an umbrella-swinging dance between sun and storms this week, and while no extreme weather is predicted, the fluctuation makes wardrobe choices a tad challenging. According to the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City, the forecast starts with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. today, then a slight chance again after 4 p.m. under mostly sunny skies. This weather outlook presents a high near 80 degrees with an east northeast wind moving at a casual 7 to 10 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 30%," forecasts the NWS, considering outdoor enthusiasts will keep one eye on the sky.
The weather narrative weaves on into the night with a similarly slight dance of potential showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., and then again after 1 a.m. The clouds plan to mostly clear up, leaving the stage for a low around 61 degrees, escorted by an east wind at a gentle 8 to 11 mph. Even during the darkest hours, when you'll likely be tucked away in bed, "Chance of precipitation is 20%," as mentioned on NWS.
The rhythm continues tomorrow, mixing up the tempo with a higher 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, while part-time sun asserts itself amid partly sunny skies. Highs are expected to reach near 81 degrees while the east southeast wind keeps things moving at 8 to 11 mph. Rain isn't staying backstage either; new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible, except, of course, "higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," as per NWS.
Transitioning into the weekend, partly cloudy skies tomorrow night set the scene for a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, persisting with a low around 67. The weather's tune may not change much—Saturday proposes a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. The day, otherwise mostly sunny, will see temperatures soar near 90 degrees, thanks to a south wind blowing at 10 to 14 mph, featuring possible gusts as high as 21 mph.
As we creep toward Sunday, the pattern offers no respite. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected, mainly after 1 p.m., under partly sunny conditions and a high near 87. The likelihood of precipitation continues into Sunday night, climbing to 70% with showers and thunderstorms on the itinerary.
For those planning their Memorial Day, it's wise to prepare for unpredictability. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. on Monday, means barbecues might need a contingency plan. Look forward to mostly cloudy skies and a cooler high near 71 degrees. The forecast, ushering us into the following Tuesday, promises mostly sunny skies with a high again near 71, subtly suggesting that, even as the week's weather wanes, the heat of change is ever-present.
