Oklahoma City residents should brace for a wet and potentially stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service forecasts a high chance of showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon. According to the NWS Oklahoma City, the day will start mostly sunny with a high near 81 degrees Fahrenheit but will see a 20 percent chance of precipitation after 4 pm, carrying a possibility of thunderstorms.
Tonight, the likelihood of rain increases significantly with an 80 percent chance for showers and possibly severe thunderstorms after 1 am. Residents should be prepared for new rainfall amounts ranging between a half and three quarters of an inch. The southeasterly wind, not helping much with the mugginess, will continue at around 10 mph.
The wet conditions are set to continue into the weekend, with the NWS predicting a 90 percent chance of sustained showers and thunderstorms both tomorrow and Saturday. Temperatures will drop slightly, with tomorrow's high around 69 degrees and Saturday's near 62. Gusty winds up to 21 mph tomorrow could contribute to potentially hazardous weather conditions.
As the weekend progresses, the likelihood of showers decreases to 40 percent by Saturday night, with mostly cloudy skies expected and a low around 55 degrees. The NWS report suggests clearing skies by Sunday, with the weather partially sunny and reaching a high of approximately 69 degrees, offering locals some respite from the rainy conditions.
Looking ahead to next week, Oklahoma City can anticipate a return to predominantly sunny skies with daytime highs stabilizing in the upper 60s to low 70s, and nighttime lows cooling to around the high 40s to low 50s. While the inclement weather is set to make a noticeable impact in the coming days, the forecast points to drier days on the horizon.
