Oklahoma City is starting on the mellow side this morning, with clear skies and a cool feel. Pre-dawn temperatures sit in the low 50s, then climb into the 60s by mid-morning. By this afternoon, look for a quick warm-up to a high near 77°F under mostly sunny skies.
Afternoon And Week Ahead
The National Weather Service in Norman is calling for a noticeable warm-up through the week, with highs near 84°F on Tuesday, 87°F on Wednesday and close to 90°F by Thursday, especially across the western side of the metro. There are no watches or warnings in effect for Oklahoma County at this time. Strengthening south-southwest winds by midweek will help push those afternoon temperatures higher. For the official forecast and hourly breakdown, see the National Weather Service Norman.
Commuter And Outdoor Impacts
Winds stay light today but will swing around to the south overnight and turn gusty by midweek, so it is a good time to secure patio furniture, trash bins and other loose items, and to plan for breezier walks or bike rides later this week. The forecast discussion also flags some elevated fire weather potential across far western Oklahoma late in the week as temperatures push into the mid to upper 90s outside the city, so outdoor burning should be avoided in those affected counties. Read the detailed outlook in the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
Weekend Outlook
The next better chance for showers and thunderstorms is holding off until Saturday. There is only a slight chance from Friday night into Saturday, with higher odds late Saturday into Saturday night, so most of the workweek through Friday looks dry. Weekend temperatures stay on the warm side, generally in the mid 80s to upper 80s across the metro.
What To Watch
Patchy morning fog could develop across some western neighborhoods and briefly cut visibility for early commuters. If you are planning outdoor time later this week, aim for morning or evening windows to dodge the hottest hours, and keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service as gusty winds and fire weather concerns evolve.
