Oklahoma City residents might want to keep an umbrella close at hand over the next few days, as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon. The NWS, Oklahoma City forecasts "a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm" today with a partly sunny sky and a comfortable high near 88 degrees, while the wind will stay constant from the north northeast at 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the chances of rain slightly increase. There’s a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am," according to the NWS. People can expect the sky to be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to a low around 71 degrees. Such fluctuations make for a tenuous dance of nature, where each participant—the sun, the clouds, the rainfall—seem to take turns leading.
The weather outlook for tomorrow also holds "a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," suggesting a mostly cloudy day with highs topping out near 84 degrees. In the case you’re planning to start the weekend early with outdoor activities, it'd be wise to consider the potential for precipitation. As for the wind, it's set to continue its pattern from the northeast at around 8 mph. The NWS update provides visibility into Saturday's conditions which should mostly echo tomorrow's patterns, with a slight chance of showers before the afternoon unveils a mostly sunny sky and temperatures soaring once more to the high 80s.
Looking ahead to Sunday, Oklahomans may see a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" during the day increasing to a 40 percent chance by nightfall. The NWS predicts Sunday evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 67 degrees. Monday brings back a mostly sunny disposition, while the mercury is expected to rise significantly by midweek, pushing the highs into the mid-90s, culminating in a "sunny and hot" Wednesday with the thermometer flirting with the high 90s.
For the most up-to-date weather information, Oklahoma City residents can check in with the National Weather Service on their website any time of the day.
