Oklahoma City’s Thursday forecast calls for a high near 81 degrees and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. South winds are forecast at 10 to 13 mph. The National Weather Service says strong to briefly severe storms are possible across northern and central Oklahoma Thursday afternoon and early evening. The point forecast and NWS Norman’s local outlook give the latest timing and details.
The Flood Watch for Oklahoma City expired at 1 p.m. Thursday, and the National Weather Service’s current hazards page lists no active hazardous-weather conditions for the city. That replaces the earlier watch notice; the point forecast still allows for showers and thunderstorms, including overnight. The NWS hazards page shows the current status, while the Oklahoma City forecast gives the remaining rain chances.
Flood-risk maps offer longer-term context
For longer-term flood-risk context, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Federal Register notice covers final flood-hazard information for the communities included in the notice, available through FEMA’s Map Service Center.
FEMA’s Oklahoma map inventory and Oklahoma City’s flood-map library offer a longer-term view of mapped flood hazards. FEMA’s Oklahoma map inventory and Oklahoma City’s flood-map library provide those details.
October’s history gives the flood risk local context: the National Weather Service says heavy rain in late September 1986 saturated Oklahoma soils before torrential rain fell during the first four days of October. Rainfall of 6 to 10 inches was common, with 15 to 20 inches reported in north-central Oklahoma; flooding led to about 30,000 people being evacuated from 25 towns and washed out roads and bridges, including two on I-35. That statewide event is historical context, not a prediction for this week. NWS Norman’s October 1 archive records the episode.
Storm Chances Continue Into Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Thursday, with a 50% chance during the day. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms remain possible, with a 40% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service’s Oklahoma City forecast gives the updated timing and probabilities.
South winds are forecast at 10 to 13 mph. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Thursday night, with a 40% chance of precipitation. The NWS point forecast lists the wind and overnight outlook.
Cooler, Breezier Weather Arrives Friday
Friday brings a cooler change, with a 40% chance of showers before 1 p.m., mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71 degrees. North-northeast winds around 15 mph could gust to 25 mph, making the day feel cooler after Thursday’s warmth. The National Weather Service’s Oklahoma City forecast gives Friday’s updated forecast.
Temperatures then rebound, reaching about 85 degrees Tuesday and 88 degrees Wednesday. For Thursday, residents should avoid flooded roadways, allow extra time for the morning commute and monitor later alerts before heading out.
