Oklahoma City started Friday, May 22, 2026 in a gray mood, with cloudy skies, patchy fog and temperatures in the low 60s. The fog is expected to thin out by midmorning, letting in enough sunshine to nudge afternoon highs to around 80°F. The calm, however, looks temporary, with a stormy setup waiting in the wings for tonight.
Sun Gives Way To Storms This Evening
Patchy fog should lift by about 10 a.m. Friday, May 22, giving way to partly sunny skies and light south winds through the afternoon. A disturbance sliding east will then drag a line of showers and thunderstorms into the metro this evening. The National Weather Service is flagging the potential for strong to severe storms overnight, with the main threats being large hail and damaging wind gusts and new rainfall totals of roughly one half to three quarters of an inch in some spots.
The primary storm window runs from about 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 into the early morning hours of Saturday, May 23, 2026, according to the NWS Norman.
How To Plan The Commute
If storms fire during the drive home, plan on a slower evening commute. Brief heavy downpours can quickly cut visibility and cause standing water on roads. Before sunset, secure patio furniture, trash bins and any loose items that could become airborne, and be ready to shift outdoor plans inside.
The City of Oklahoma City Office of Emergency Management advises residents to shelter in place during tornado warnings and notes the city does not operate public storm shelters. Officials urge residents to follow local alerts and updates from the City of OKC OEM.
Weekend Outlook
Most of the overnight storms should taper off by Saturday morning, May 23, although additional showers and isolated thunderstorms remain likely Saturday, with a high near 78°F. Sunday, May 24 looks like the pick of the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 82°F. Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026 should be mostly sunny as well, with highs climbing into the mid-80s.
Daily storm chances are expected to linger into next week, so keep checking forecasts from the NWS Norman.
