Friday afternoon will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Rain is not expected today, and the warm, dry pattern will continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Oklahoma City.
Sunny, Warm Weekend Ahead
South winds will run around 11 mph Friday afternoon. Friday night will be mostly cloudy before gradually clearing, with a low around 60 and south-southeast winds near 9 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 80 and south winds of 7 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 79. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 59, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Overnight lows should remain close to 60 degrees, making for comfortable evenings.
Ozone Alert in Effect
An Air Quality Alert for ozone is in effect across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the National Weather Service alert says.
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments operates a regional air-quality alert system serving Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma counties, distributing notifications to residents, businesses, industry and government agencies. State forecasters weigh weather forecasts, monitoring data and atmospheric-chemistry models when estimating ozone levels, and DEQ notes that people can help limit pollution by reducing vehicle trips on alert days. ACOG’s Central Oklahoma alert program describes its regional reach, while DEQ explains how ozone alerts are forecast.
The ozone alert is a forecast of elevated pollution, not a guarantee that unhealthy levels have already been measured. Oklahoma DEQ issues alerts when next-day ozone levels could reach the AQI’s orange “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range or worse. The National Weather Service’s alert for the Oklahoma City area runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; people with heart or respiratory conditions are advised to reduce outdoor exertion, while the public is urged to limit unnecessary driving and other pollution-producing activities. DEQ’s alert criteria and health guidance and the NWS alert details explain the precautions.
Rain Chances Return Early Next Week
Monday remains partly sunny with a high near 75. Monday night will have a low around 59. Tuesday has a 30% chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m., and a high near 73, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 59. Wednesday should be sunny with a high near 77; Wednesday night will have a low around 61. Thursday has a 20% chance of showers and a high near 76, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
