Oklahoma City residents should prepare for a soggy week ahead, with chances of rain and thunderstorms nearly every day. Starting today, the city can expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 am with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts slated between three quarters and one inch. The high today is expected to hover near 73 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City.
As the evening wears on, the likelihood of precipitation remains high, with a 70% chance of continued showers and potential thunderstorms into the night. Temperatures are predicted to drop slightly to a low around 63 degrees. Noteworthy, for those planning their commutes, or those simply wary of wet socks, the National Weather Service indicates that new rainfall amounts may vary, especially during thunderstorm activity—ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Entering Tuesday, the forecast remains consistently overcast, with an asserted 60% chance of more showers and thunderstorms. The daytime high is again expected to reach near 73 degrees, with new precipitation again expected to measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The pattern extends into the nighttime, though the National Weather Service forecasts a reduced 20% chance of rain post 1 am on Wednesday.
Moving into midweek, Oklahoma City may see a slight reprieve from the persistent precipitation. Wednesday morning has a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 am, transitioning to a lesser possibility of showers up until 1 pm. Conversely, to the earlier part of the week, Wednesday may also bring a glimpse of the sun—transforming to partly sunny skies accompanied by a much warmer high near 83 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
But the relief is brief, as there's a recurring chance of evening showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night. The rest of the week appears to follow suit with varying probabilities of rain, reaching a 50% chance by Thursday. Temperature fluctuations remain minor, with daytime highs bouncing between the mid-70s to the high-80s and nighttime lows staying in the 60s. Humidity levels will persist and, combined with the unsettled weather, might lead to more sticky than comfortable outdoor conditions, as reported by the National Weather Service.
For those seeking a detailed breakdown of the weather day-by-day, visit the National Weather Service Oklahoma City website. The forecast, last updated on August 25 at 6:52 am CDT, provides an up-to-the-minute look at anticipated weather patterns and conditions that residents can expect for the week ahead in Oklahoma City.
