Thursday, May 7, 2026, started clear and cool in Oklahoma City, with temperatures in the mid 40s and a light northwest breeze. Sunshine is expected to take over by afternoon with a high near 76 degrees. Frost was possible overnight in parts of northwest Oklahoma, but the urban core appears to have dodged the worst of it, while some rural pockets did see frost early this morning.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will stay light from the west this afternoon, around 2 to 8 mph, so the warmup should feel quick and comfortable. Tonight the wind shifts to the south southwest and picks up to roughly 10 to 15 mph, with gusts into the 20s, which will keep overnight lows milder than this morning. Expect evenings to feel breezy, especially in open areas and along the interstate.
Storm Threat Friday Into Saturday Night
A frontal boundary returns on Friday and again on Saturday, bringing a slight chance of afternoon showers Friday and a higher likelihood of showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening into the night. Forecasters warn the strongest storms could produce hail and damaging downburst winds, an “increasing concern for strong-severe storms on Friday and Saturday evening & night,” according to the National Weather Service Norman. Keep a close eye on evening plans, with outdoor events Friday and Saturday nights the most at risk.
Weekend Warmup And Early-Week Heat
If storms stay limited, highs should climb into the upper 80s Saturday, around 87, before a cooler Sunday. A broader warm surge looks likely early next week, with highs near 92 on Tuesday. That Tuesday spike will come with stronger south southwest winds, from the mid teens to around 20 mph, so outdoor work will be more comfortable in the morning hours. Hydration and shade are smart moves if you have weekend or early week outdoor plans.
What To Do
If you garden in outlying areas, protect tender plants during the cooler mornings, and secure lightweight patio furniture before the breezier evenings arrive. If you have outdoor events Friday or Saturday night, have a backup plan ready and keep an eye on radar for fast moving storms. When severe weather threatens, move indoors away from windows and follow local emergency guidance.
This forecast is an update to an earlier story published May 6; see our look at the chilly morning and sizzling weekend heat forecast for background on the week’s warmup. For the latest watches and advisories, monitor the National Weather Service in Norman and local emergency channels.
