Oklahoma City woke up Tuesday to mostly cloudy skies, warm and muggy air, and temperatures parked in the upper 60s, helped along by a steady south-southwest breeze. A sharp cold front is set to plow through during the day, knocking afternoon highs down and sending overnight lows into the upper 40s by Tuesday night.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
By Tuesday afternoon, north to northwest winds are expected to kick up to around 10–16 mph, with gusts topping 20 mph, strong enough to shove around unsecured patio furniture and make driving high-profile vehicles a little more of an adventure. A cooler commute home is on tap as temperatures slide through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Severe Threat Southeast And Frost Watch
The main thunderstorm threat is expected to stay southeast of the Oklahoma City metro. Late Tuesday into the evening, isolated storms could turn severe across far southeastern Oklahoma. Behind the front, drier air will set the stage for cool nights later this week, including a chance of frost Thursday morning in northwest Oklahoma, a concern for early-planted crops and tender garden plants, per the NWS.
Late-Week Warm Up
Sunshine returns Thursday with highs rebounding into the low 70s, then the thermostat jumps again, with temperatures running into the upper 80s and near 90 by Friday and Saturday. Rain chances stay low for most of the period, although a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms sneaks back in late Saturday night into Sunday.
If you have outdoor plans, it is a good idea to tie down loose items and get ready for a blustery Tuesday afternoon and cooler mornings through Thursday. Keep an eye on updated local forecasts in case any watches or warnings are issued.
