Oklahoma City is starting Tuesday, October 13, clear and in the low 70s, but the thermometer is headed for near-summer territory before a stormy midweek swing. The city is forecast to reach 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies, with south winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. That high would come close to the daily 90-degree record set in 1938.
Heat Holds Tuesday Before Storms Arrive After Dark
Rain chances stay near zero through Tuesday afternoon, making for a hot and breezy day across the Oklahoma City area. The chance of showers and thunderstorms rises to 30% Tuesday night, with a low around 73 and south winds continuing. The latest outlook substantially sharpens the midweek turn described in Monday's forecast update.
Wednesday And Thursday Bring The Bigger Risk
Wednesday carries an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by a 90% chance Wednesday night and another 90% chance Thursday. The National Weather Service Norman office says some storms could become strong to severe, with damaging winds, large hail and a tornado or two possible.
Repeated rounds of storms could also create a flooding problem, especially Wednesday into Thursday. Forecasters say areas along the favored storm corridor could receive 3 to 5 inches of rain through Thursday, although no watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Oklahoma City as of Tuesday morning.
Fall Finally Shows Up Friday
A stronger cold front is expected to push temperatures sharply lower by Friday. Thursday night will remain unsettled with a low near 55, while Friday brings a high near 64, north winds that may gust as high as 21 mph and only a slight chance of an early rain shower.
The weekend looks much calmer and drier, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 65 Saturday and 72 Sunday. Mostly sunny weather continues Monday, when Oklahoma City could climb back to around 79 degrees.
