Oklahoma City is waking up on the cool side Wednesday, with clear skies, temperatures in the low 50s and an afternoon high near 70 on tap for April 29. A north-northeast breeze will keep things feeling a bit crisp, so a light jacket is your friend for the morning drive. Skies are expected to stay mostly sunny through the day before a wetter pattern tries to crash the party late this week.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
North-northeast winds of 9 to 13 mph are expected from mid-morning into late afternoon, with gusts up to 20 mph possible during the afternoon commute. Translation: unsecured patio furniture and lightweight yard gear might rattle around, and cyclists can count on a blustery ride. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, highs will top out around 70F, with the strongest gusts most likely in the mid to late afternoon.
Late-Week Rain Chance
Showers and scattered rain are expected to move in Thursday into Friday, with the better shot at measurable rain on Friday, May 1. Forecasters note that the main area of lift may stay to the south, which means some of the heavier rain could hang out near and south of I940, while the northern metro may only see spotty showers. Severe storms are not expected in central Oklahoma this week, but brief downpours could still slow the morning or evening commute.
Weekend Outlook
Clouds should thin out over the weekend, with a cool Saturday followed by a warm-up Sunday and into next week, as highs return to the 70s on Sunday and climb into the 80s by Monday. No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Oklahoma County, but it is worth keeping an eye on updates if your plans depend on dry weather. For context on how this lines up with earlier expectations, see storms stalk OKC from April 28.
