Oklahoma City is starting Saturday, May 2, on a gray and cool note, with clouds overhead and temperatures near 52°F at Will Rogers World Airport. A brief shot at light rain early in the morning should move out, setting up a sunny and mild afternoon with highs close to 74°F.
Weekend Snapshot
On Saturday, May 2, a quick round of rain showers is possible between about 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then skies are expected to clear out to sunshine with a high near 74°F. Sunday, May 3, looks to be the warm standout of the stretch, with sunshine and a high near 84°F, and south-southwest winds gusting into the 20s. Monday, May 4, is on track to reach the mid 80s with continued breezy conditions and drier air building in from the west, according to the NWS local forecast.
Fire Weather Risk
Forecast discussions are highlighting elevated fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday across parts of northwest Oklahoma, where humidity could dip into the teens and winds will stay on the breezy side. That combination can help fires spread faster than usual in open fields or grassland areas, so residents in those counties should be extra careful with any outdoor burning or grill use. Most of the Oklahoma City metro should stay greener and less prone to rapid fire spread, but counties near and west of I-35 still need to pay close attention.
Midweek Rain Chances
A front moving through late Tuesday, May 5, is expected to boost rain chances Tuesday night into Wednesday, May 6, with a slight chance of showers and a few storms overnight. Behind that system, temperatures should slide back into the 60s and 70s by midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Norman. Anyone with outdoor plans later in the week may want to keep tabs on the timing in case there are tweaks to the forecast.
What To Know
For outdoor plans this weekend, Saturday afternoon looks mostly dry and sunny, but it is worth checking radar if you are heading out before 10 a.m. Consider securing lightweight patio furniture or outdoor decorations ahead of the breezy conditions expected Sunday and Monday, and avoid open burning in northwest counties while it stays drier there. For hour-by-hour updates and any late adjustments, check the NWS local forecast.
