Oklahoma City woke up Thursday, June 25, 2026, to a blanket of fog, low 70s and some murky visibility, with sticky air hanging over the metro. That muggy, slow-moving setup keeps showers in play through the morning before a hotter, drier pattern muscles in later in the day.
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are on the table across the city today, with the better odds lining up in the late morning and again toward evening. Highs should land near 90°F, and it will feel hotter than that, with heat index values pushing into the mid to upper 90s. South-southeast winds will run about 7 to 15 mph, gusting near 23 mph. The National Weather Service in Norman has a Flood Watch posted and flags a conditional but potentially high-impact storm setup for parts of northern Oklahoma.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Through the afternoon, southerly winds will crank up, with sustained speeds in the single to mid teens and gusts into the low 20s. That breeze can make it feel even warmer during outdoor plans and may shuffle around any unsecured items on porches or patios. Any passing thunderstorm could briefly punch out stronger wind gusts.
Evening Storms Could Be Severe
The main concern arrives late in the day across northern Oklahoma, where forecasters are watching for isolated supercells. Those storms could deliver large hail, damaging winds or brief tornadoes, along with very heavy rain capable of rapid urban or creek flooding. If storms repeatedly track over the same spots, localized rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible, so people in low-lying areas should be ready to head to higher ground on short notice.
Weekend Heat And Cooling Options
Friday brings a brief breather before a ridge builds and cranks up the thermostat. By the weekend, highs are expected to climb into the mid to upper 90s, with heat indexes pushing into the 100s in exposed locations. If the heat ratchets up further, the City of Oklahoma City provides a list of public cooling stations for residents without reliable air conditioning.
What To Watch
Keep phones charged, stay plugged into alerts through the afternoon and evening, and never drive through standing water. Turn around and find another route if a road is flooded. For the latest watches and warnings, check local alerts and updates from the National Weather Service.
