Oklahoma City woke up to clear skies and upper 40s early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, but the calm start will not last. Sunshine is expected to push afternoon highs into the low 80s, and a stiff south wind will turn the day into a breezy, fire‑weather‑sensitive setup across the metro.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southerly winds are forecast to ramp up to 14 to 25 mph this afternoon, with gusts as high as 38 mph, strongest across parts of western and central Oklahoma. Those gusts could shuffle loose outdoor items and create tricky crosswinds for high‑profile vehicles, so residents are urged to secure patio furniture and tarps where possible, according to the National Weather Service in Norman.
Elevated Fire Weather Through Tuesday
Relative humidity is expected to dip into the teens in spots, producing elevated to locally near‑critical fire danger from Sunday into Tuesday, especially over drier western reaches of the metro. State forestry officials outline the criteria they use to decide burn bans and urge residents to check local restrictions before any outdoor burning, per the Oklahoma Forestry Services.
Rain And Storm Chances Return Late Tuesday
A cold front will approach Tuesday, March 31, 2026, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms that will peak Tuesday night for areas along and east of I‑35. Strong to severe storms with large hail and damaging winds remain possible in that window. Ahead of the front, Monday stays unseasonably warm, with highs pushing into the upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service in Norman.
Tips For Today
Skip outdoor burning while winds are gusty, and keep a hose or extinguisher nearby if you are firing up the grill. Bring lightweight or loose items inside so they do not take flight. Drivers should allow extra time, especially for high‑profile vehicles on exposed highways, and anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on changing conditions into the evening.
We first flagged similar wind‑driven fire worries in mid‑March; for background see our earlier coverage on the gusty southwest winds that stoked fire fears. This update tightens the timing and includes the approaching rain chance late Tuesday.
