Oklahoma City, OK – Drivers along I-40 and I-44 should brace for slowdowns Friday as strong thunderstorms move through central Oklahoma, increasing the risk of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Friday afternoon, citing excessive rainfall from repeated storms.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, storms are expected between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Friday, with heavier rain likely after sunrise. Rainfall totals could reach one inch in parts of central Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, and Stillwater. Localized flooding may impact low-lying roads, small creeks, and urban drainage areas.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, avoid high water on roads, and monitor alerts. Emergency officials urge residents to charge devices and prepare for localized power outages in flood-prone neighborhoods. Areas along U.S. Route 77 and I-35 near Moore and Purcell may experience temporary closures or standing water.
The threat diminishes by Friday night as storms weaken, but more scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday and again Monday, potentially disrupting weekend plans.
📅 Five-Day Oklahoma City Forecast (June 5–10)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 81°F
- Friday: Thunderstorms, heavy rain possible after 6 a.m., high 85°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, chance of showers late, high 86°F
- Sunday: Sunny early, 50% chance of storms at night, high 87°F
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely, especially overnight, high 82°F
