Oklahoma City is starting off on the brisk side this Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with mostly cloudy skies and early morning temperatures stuck in the upper 40s. By mid to late afternoon, the metro should climb to around 65°F while northeast winds ramp up to about 12 to 15 mph and gusts approach 24 mph.
Clouds hang tough for most of the day, and there is only a slim shot at a stray sprinkle at about a 10 percent chance. The daytime high should land near 65°F with those steady northeast winds of 12 to 15 mph and gusts around 24 mph. Tonight turns partly cloudy, and it will stay on the cool side with a low near 44°F.
Later in the week a stronger ridge builds in and sends temperatures sharply higher. Look for highs in the mid 70s on Thursday, the upper 80s on Friday and around 90 to 91°F by Saturday, with readings holding in the low 90s into early next week. Frost is still on the table Thursday morning in northwest Oklahoma, but it is expected to miss most of the Oklahoma City metro, according to the National Weather Service in Norman.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
As the day wears on, those northeast winds will get a bit feisty. Gusts into the mid 20 mph range this afternoon could make life a little tricky for high-profile vehicles, especially on open stretches of highway, and will keep it feeling cooler than the thermometer suggests.
If you have lightweight patio furniture, trash cans or yard décor outside, it is a good idea to secure them before the midday and afternoon wind kicks in.
Weekend Warmup And What To Do
The fast warmup headed into the weekend will come with plenty of sunshine and highs pushing into the upper 80s and low 90s. That is prime time for yard work, sports and patio hangs, but it is also the kind of heat that can sneak up on you after a cool stretch like this.
If you are planning outdoor activities later this week or over the weekend, check the City of Oklahoma City for local heat resources and cooling guidance to help you stay safe.
Bottom line: today stays mostly dry, cool and breezy, so layering up this morning is smart. As the week flips from jackets to shorts, keep water handy and pace yourself once those upper 80s and 90s settle back in.
