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Boom Then Burn: Storms to Smack Oklahoma City Before 90-Degree Heatwave

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Published on September 26, 2026
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Oklahoma City is starting Saturday near 70 degrees, with showers and thunderstorms possible this morning and another round of storms late Saturday before temperatures climb toward 90.

Saturday Storm Chances Arrive Before A Warm Afternoon

The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% precipitation probability for Saturday daytime. South winds will run 9 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph, and the high should reach about 90 degrees.

Most morning storms are not expected to be severe, but a few scattered storms could become strong to severe later Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Norman.

Sunday And Monday Stay Hot And Mostly Sunny

Sunday has a chance of showers before 1 p.m., then sunny skies and a high near 92. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with a low around 71.

Monday looks mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 92. Rain chances remain low during the day, although a few showers could develop after midnight Monday night.

Rain Odds Rise Tuesday Through Thursday

Storms are likely Tuesday, with a 60% chance of rain and a high near 86. Storm chances rise to 70% Tuesday night and Wednesday, while Wednesday's high dips to about 84.

Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Thursday, with a high near 81, before rain chances ease somewhat Friday. No watches or warnings are listed in the current forecast, but residents should head indoors when thunder is heard and secure loose outdoor items ahead of the stronger Saturday storms.