Oklahoma City residents can expect a sunny day today with a high near 50 degrees. The day started chilly with a temperature of 32°F and a wind chill of 25°F, but things are set to warm up slightly with calm winds shifting from north to variable in the afternoon. The humidity this morning was pegged at 79%, with clear visibility extending 10 miles, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
As evening approaches, forecasts anticipate conditions to remain partly cloudy with a mild low around 34 degrees. The light southeast wind will persist through the night, offering a gentle nudge to any remaining autumn leaves. Thanksgiving Day is looking bright for holiday celebrations, as the sun is expected to keep shining with highs warming up to a pleasant 55°F. The National Weather Service, hosting a detailed forecast on its website, invites OKC citizens to step out and enjoy the brief respite from the usual November cool.
The pleasant weather won't hold up throughout the entire weekend, however. Friday's forecast hints at an increase in clouds with highs near 52, followed by a stronger south wind reaching up to 15 mph, and gusts that could potentially hit as high as 23 mph. The NWS warns of a 40 percent chance of showers kicking in after midnight on Friday, suggesting that any outdoor plans be wrapped up early or fortified with rain gear.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday may bring more showers, likely before noon with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Despite the rain, temperatures are expected to climb slightly to a high near 58 degrees. The skies should clear later in the night, though leaving behind a significant drop in temperature to a low around 26, with a marginal 20 percent chance of showers before the stroke of midnight. Sunday and Monday aren't free from wet weather threats either; there's a slight risk of freezing rain and even a potential for rain or freezing rain carries into Monday.
For the complete report and updates as the week progresses, Oklahoma City's residents can visit the National Weather Service's website at forecast.weather.gov. Stay tuned as the week unfolds to make the most of this mixed bag of late autumn weather.
