Oklahoma City, OK – Summer celebrations in Oklahoma could get soggy by Thursday afternoon as a round of scattered thunderstorms mixes with rising heat. Residents heading into Fourth of July plans should prepare for brief showers and gusty winds across the metro, especially along I-35 and eastern Oklahoma County.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a 30% chance of thunderstorms develops between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, followed by another round of spotty showers Thursday night. Highs will reach 86°F in Oklahoma City with gusts up to 21 mph, making outdoor grilling or fireworks setups potentially unsafe during peak hours.
The heat continues into the weekend. Friday stays mostly dry, but Saturday brings a 20% storm chance with highs climbing to 89°F, and Sunday rises to 91°F with another 30% thunderstorm risk during the afternoon. Travel on I-35 and I-40 could be briefly impacted by downpours or slick road conditions.
Residents should keep devices charged, monitor radar, and remain flexible with outdoor plans, especially during peak afternoon hours.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast: Friday, July 4 – Tuesday, July 9
- Friday (July 4): Mostly cloudy, low 72°F, high 86°F. Wind gusts to 21 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, slight chance of storms after 1 p.m. High near 89°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of storms. Hot with a high of 91°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 93°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear, hot. High climbs to 95°F by afternoon.
