Oklahoma City is waking up under cloudy skies Thursday with temperatures in the low 50s, but the relatively mild start will give way to a wetter, cooler afternoon. Rain showers are expected after noon, with temperatures topping out near 64 before sliding toward the upper 50s. Northeast winds will strengthen through the afternoon, making the day feel a little more November than the calendar alone.
Rain Builds After Noon
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service puts the chance of rain at 70% Thursday, with showers becoming more likely from midafternoon through early evening. Gusts could reach 20 mph. That is a sharper update from Hoodline's earlier forecast, which had a lower rain chance for the same system.
For anyone heading out Thursday afternoon, the practical plan is to allow extra time for a damp commute and keep a rain jacket nearby. Precipitation is expected to end late afternoon or evening, while the chance drops to 40% overnight as skies remain mostly cloudy and temperatures fall to around 43 degrees. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Oklahoma City area.
Friday Starts Cooler, Weekend Calms Down
Friday should bring a mostly sunny but cooler day, with a high near 58 and north-northeast winds around 8 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 59, while Sunday turns sunny and reaches about 64. Overnight lows will stay near 42 degrees both Friday and Saturday nights.
Warm-Up Returns Next Week
The rain looks like a brief interruption rather than a pattern shift, with dry weather and rising temperatures returning Sunday into next week. Monday is forecast to reach 68 and Tuesday to reach the low to mid-70s, under sunny skies.
