Oklahoma City residents can expect a series of sunny days ahead. As we honor veterans today on Veterans Day, clear skies and mild temperatures are setting the stage for outdoor activities and remembrances. The forecast reports a high near 71 degrees with a brisk south-southwest wind moving at 11 to 21 mph, and gusts that may reach up to 31 mph. "Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight," according to the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service.
Continuing into the week, Wednesday is set to also feature clear skies with a repeating high of around 71 degrees, while in the evening temperatures will dip to a low of around 49. The weather service, through its online update, specifies "Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 11 mph" for Thursday.
As Friday approaches, temperatures are forecasted to peak near 79 degrees under sunny conditions, segueing into a mostly clear night with lows around 62. But the serene weather is likely to slightly change over the weekend. "Saturday, a 20 percent chance of showers," the NWS notes, with a high near 76. The chance of precipitation increases during the nighttime, with a possible mix of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
The intermittent rainfall is expected to carry into Sunday, presenting a 30 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies with a high approaching 69. A similar pattern remains for Sunday night, characterized by a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and a low around 49. The new week begins with a promise of mostly sunny weather and a high near 62 on Monday, a continuity of the pleasant climate Oklahoma City residents have experienced recently.
