Oklahoma City is starting Friday on a high note, with sunshine, a morning temperature around 45°F, and a climb toward a springlike high near 75°F on March 13, Southeast winds will pick up this afternoon at about 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to around 18 mph, so it will be breezy but comfortable for anyone sneaking in an early weekend outside, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
Saturday turns the warmth up another notch, with highs expected to reach near 82°F across the metro. Then the script flips hard on Sunday, March 15, when a strong cold front barrels through in the morning and drags in very strong northwest winds behind it.
Gusts could roar to 50 to 60 mph on Sunday, with temperatures dropping quickly: highs in the 60s to 70s will tumble into the 20s by Sunday night. That volatile combo means at least an elevated fire-weather risk in drier western parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say a Wind Advisory looks likely for portions of central Oklahoma from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
How This Could Affect Plans
Those Sunday gusts will not just be an inconvenience. Unsecured patio furniture could go flying, tree branches may come down, scattered power outages are possible, and driving high-profile vehicles could get tricky.
Now is the time to tie down or bring in anything loose outside and to plan for a shockingly colder Monday commute, with lows in the teens and twenties. Layer up for early trips out the door. Keep emergency alerts turned on and give utility and road crews plenty of space if you run into downed limbs, power lines, or stranded vehicles.
Looking Ahead
Once this brief cold snap passes, the pattern flips back again. The forecast stays dry with a strong warming trend: highs are projected to climb into the 80s by midweek and push into the upper 80s by Thursday, March 19, with near-record readings possible later in the week. That stretch of hot, dry weather will keep fire-weather concerns elevated across parts of the region. For detailed timing and any new watches, check updated forecasts and revisit our March 9 coverage on how Oklahoma City cranks up the heat.
