Oklahoma City is facing a Monday forecast of showers and thunderstorms after 9 a.m., with a high near 78 and some storms potentially turning severe.
The National Weather Service says daytime rain chances will reach 60%, while south winds of 17 to 22 mph could gust as high as 37 mph. The strongest storms may bring large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes; no watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area in the latest forecast.
Storms Build From Late Morning Into Monday Night
The storm threat begins to increase late Monday morning, with rain chances rising to about 60% from noon through the late afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to continue before midnight, when the chance of precipitation reaches 90%.
Storms may become more organized as they move east and northeast, with heavier rain favored along and east of Interstate 35. The latest timing adds detail to Sunday's Hoodline forecast, which had already identified Monday as the week's main weather trouble spot.
Monday evening plans and the commute could face sudden downpours, lightning and sharp wind shifts. Residents should keep weather alerts nearby, avoid flooded roadways and move indoors when thunder is audible.
Sunny Skies Return Tuesday
The weather changes quickly Tuesday as cooler, drier air arrives behind the storm system. Skies should turn mostly sunny, with a high near 68 and northwest winds.
Tuesday night will have a low around 48, followed by a Wednesday with more sunshine and a high near 68. A slight chance of rain returns Thursday afternoon, while Friday has rain chances and Sunday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 75.
