Oklahoma City rolled into Sunday under muggy, partly cloudy skies and about 68°F as of 5:40 a.m. CDT. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 p.m., with most neighborhoods staying mostly cloudy and a high near 75°F. North-northeast winds around 9–13 mph, with gusts up to about 22 mph, will keep the morning commute blustery, and stronger cells could drop a quick half-inch to three quarters of an inch of rain.
Storm Timing And Impacts
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a cold front sliding south this morning is expected to fire up the strongest storms before early afternoon, with about a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms and localized downpours possible. Forecasters say the front should push south of the Red River by early afternoon, ushering in cooler air and keeping highs mainly in the 70s through Monday. In the office's morning update, there were no watches or warnings in effect.
Afternoon Winds
North-northeast winds are expected to stay steady at 9–13 mph this afternoon, with gusts into the low 20s. That could turn umbrellas into more of a wrestling match than a shield and cause sudden visibility drops when heavier rain moves through. Brief ponding on streets and slick roads are the main issues. Drivers should slow down in downpours and avoid trying their luck by cutting through flooded or water-covered streets.
Midweek Warmup
The cool spell looks short-lived. Temperatures rebound with highs near 79°F Monday (June 15), climbing into the upper 80s Tuesday (June 16) and up to about 97°F Wednesday (June 17) as south winds return. the weekend's heat advisory for parts of north-central Oklahoma was already flagged, along with the risk of another round of storms later in the week, so it is worth keeping an eye on forecasts if you have outdoor plans next week.
Quick Tips
If you are planning to be outside this morning, bring rain gear and give yourself extra travel time. Keep phones charged so you can receive short-term alerts, check local radar and official updates before heading out, move indoors when lightning is nearby, and steer clear of driving through standing or fast-moving water.
