The National Weather Service (NWS) in Oklahoma City has issued its forecast for the week, starting with today's weather expectations. The forecast outlines a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for the early part of the morning, suggesting that residents might want to carry an umbrella as they head out. By the afternoon, the skies are predicted to be mostly cloudy with a high near 82 degrees, while the northeast wind will run at 7 to 9 mph. This information comes directly from NWS Oklahoma City forecast, which was last updated today, August 1 at 6:52 am CDT.
As the day transitions into evening, the NWS indicates that the skies will clear up somewhat, giving way to a partly cloudy night with a low around 69 degrees. The light wind should persist, maintaining a gentle breeze from the northeast at 5 to 9 mph. Turning to the weekend forecast, tomorrow is expected to bring mostly sunny weather with an enjoyable high near 86 degrees, and a comparatively mild east wind at 3 to 6 mph. On a related note, the barometric pressure this morning was steady at 30.20 in (1021.2 mb), and humidity was sitting high at 94%, lending a palpable weight to the air.
Looking further ahead, Sunday is set to feature a mix of sun and clouds, offering a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 1pm. The day should warm up to a high near 85 degrees with a breeze coming from the south southeast at 3 to 7 mph. NWS indicates a 40% chance of precipitation during this time. Following this, Sunday night appears to raise the stakes with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and lows dipping to around 67 degrees.
Heading into the new week, Monday will experience a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, with a 20 percent chance indicated by NWS; yet it's set to clear up afterwards to reveal mostly sunny skies and a pleasurable high near 87 degrees. The pleasant conditions seem poised to continue through Tuesday and into midweek, with highs climbing from a sunny 91 degrees on Tuesday to a near scorching 95 degrees on Wednesday, per the NWS forecasts. With clear nights expected throughout this period, the stage is set for a series of distinctly warm summer days, culminating in what NWS describes as a "sunny and hot" Thursday, with highs peaking at a sweltering 98 degrees.
