Oklahoma City started today, on a crisp and quiet note, with clear skies and temperatures near 48°F. That calm will not last. A sharp warmup is on tap this afternoon with highs soaring into the mid‑70s before scattered thunderstorms fire up late in the day and expand tonight. The weekend stays bumpy, with heavier storms likely Friday night into Saturday, then a cleaner, milder finish by Sunday.
Afternoon Into Friday Night
Spotty showers and a few thunderstorms are expected after about 3 p.m. today, but the main show arrives tonight into early Saturday. Forecasters put the overnight chance of rain around 90%, with roughly a half to three quarters of an inch of new rainfall possible. Some heavier pockets could trigger minor urban and poor‑drainage flooding.
A few storms may turn strong, with large hail up to golf‑ball size and south‑southeast gusts near 18–20 mph, especially along and northwest of the I‑44 corridor, according to the National Weather Service. If you have Friday evening plans, plan on wet roads, keep a raincoat handy, and give yourself extra time to get around.
Saturday Outlook
Saturday, keeps the unsettled theme going. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of the area, with highs slipping back into the upper 60s and southwest winds that may gust near 20 mph. Storm clusters could re‑develop during the afternoon before the system finally starts to wind down.
Rain should gradually taper from west to east Saturday evening, with only spotty showers hanging on into Saturday night before drier air moves in. If you are banking on outdoor Valentine’s Day plans, it is smart to have a dry backup option and to check the latest radar before you head out; see our look at the Valentine's weekend setup for more background on this system.
Travel And Safety
Periods of rain will leave roads slick and can knock down visibility in heavier cells, so slow it down on overpasses and ramps and never drive through flooded roadways. Stronger storms with hail can dent cars and pound landscaping, so move vehicles under cover if possible and bring pets inside when storms are nearby. Keep an eye on local alerts and build in extra time for Friday and Saturday evening commutes.
Looking Ahead
By Sunday, skies should clear out with highs returning to the low‑60s and lighter winds, delivering a calmer finish to the weekend. Early next week, a warm, breezy southerly flow kicks in, pushing highs back near 70 on Monday and into the 70s–80s by Tuesday.
That warmer pattern will raise fire‑weather concerns across parts of western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle Tuesday into Wednesday as fuels dry out and winds increase. If you live out west, keep up with local fire‑safety guidance and any restrictions that may be issued.
