Oklahoma City rolled into Friday, May 1, 2026, with clear skies and a cool wake-up around 526F. Clouds are expected to fill in through late morning, but temperatures will rebound into the afternoon with a high near 686F. Northeast winds around 6 to 12 mph should grow gustier later in the day, with gusts pushing up to 20 mph.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
Rain chances stay very low for the metro on Friday, with any spotty showers mainly limited to far-west north Texas. Saturday, May 2, looks sunnier with a high near 746F, and Sunday, May 3, is set to be the warmest of the stretch, topping out near 826F. Winds turn southerly over the weekend, which nudges temperatures above normal and bumps humidity up a bit. The National Weather Service in Norman is already flagging elevated fire-weather concerns for parts of northwest Oklahoma Sunday afternoon.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
Your Friday commute should be mostly dry, with just a few clouds and some breezy patches. Those stronger late-afternoon gusts could make things a bit lively for high-profile vehicles. If you are planning to be outside Sunday afternoon, it is a good idea to hold off on any open burning and be extra cautious with grills or fire pits in northwest counties, where conditions could turn drier and windier than earlier in the week. For up-to-the-minute, hour-by-hour details or any forecast tweaks, check the NWS local forecast.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures stay on the mild side into next week, peaking near 856F on Monday, May 4, before easing back into the mid-70s by midweek. Rain chances remain low through Tuesday, with no widespread storms expected for now.
