Oklahoma City residents are facing a blast of inclement weather today, with forecasts predicting a shift from drizzle and relative warmth to gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop. According to the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City, early risers experienced a 30 percent chance of showers with temperatures climbing close to 57 degrees by 10 am before an expected plunge to around 45 degrees during the latter part of the day.
The weather fluctuation comes with strong wind activity; the Oklahoma City area is being buffeted by south winds blowing at 20 to 24 mph and is expected to turn north in the afternoon. The wind may gust as high as 37 mph, making for a potentially hazardous start to the weekend. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST Saturday, signaling that the region should prepare for south winds shifting to the north to northwest with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
Beyond today's volatility, Oklahoma City is bracing for a chilly night, with the NWS projecting a low around 25 degrees, the wind continuing to be a factor with north gusts as high as 28 mph. The rest of the weekend into early next week does not offer much reprieve, with the weather service detailing a mostly sunny but cold Sunday with a high near 37 degrees and similar frigid conditions persisting until Tuesday, when a sunny high of 48 is expected.
Residents should also prepare for the start of the work week, as Monday brings a slight chance of snow before noon, followed by a minor possibility of rain, though chances stand only at 20 percent. The cloudy conditions are projected to cap temperatures at a high near 38 degrees. Throughout this period, it's recommended to secure outdoor objects and exercise additional caution while driving, particularly in high-profile vehicles, which may be more susceptible to strong winds, as gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and potentially cause power outages by bringing down tree limbs.
