Oklahoma City woke to cloudy skies Monday morning, March 2, 2026, with temperatures sitting in the low to mid 40s and mostly cloudy conditions hanging around. It will stay on the cool side for early March, with a high near 56°F, but the real headline is the sharp warmup lined up for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, when highs could jump into the upper 70s to around 80°F.
Tuesday Warmup And Storm Risk
A strong southerly flow on Tuesday will pull warm, humid air north into the metro, bringing south winds around 14 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. That combination of heat and humidity will bump up the chance for late afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Any storm that manages to fire could quickly become strong to severe, with large hail or damaging winds on the table.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Norman are urging residents to keep an eye on the sky from Tuesday afternoon into the evening, when quick storm development is most likely.
Late-Week Rain And Flooding Concerns
Rain chances climb again Thursday into Friday, with the heaviest and most widespread showers expected Thursday night into Friday and additional rounds possible over the weekend. Above average moisture this week means forecasters see a medium to high probability that southeastern parts of the state could pick up over 2 inches of rain in the next seven days, which would raise the risk of localized flooding.
The National Weather Service in Norman is already flagging this as a multi day heavy rain threat, so residents in low lying or flood prone areas should stay alert for updated timing and rainfall amounts.
How To Prepare
It is a good day to tie down or move outdoor furniture and plan an indoor backup for any Tuesday afternoon activities, since gusty winds and brief heavy downpours can move in fast. Drivers should allow extra time for evening commutes through the week, and anyone with outdoor plans later in the week should be ready to pivot if storms or flooding issues materialize.
We first tracked this building pattern in our hail and high winds targeting OKC coverage, and we will post new guidance if watches or warnings are issued.
