OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – A calm, golden sunrise across the plains this Wednesday morning hides what’s brewing to the west—a stormy turn that’s expected to bring a burst of rain and rumbles of thunder by Thursday night. Warm, dry air will give way quickly as a fall cold front slides through the I-35 corridor, ending several quiet days with a wet punch.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Thursday’s highs will reach near 80°F under partly sunny skies before showers and thunderstorms build late in the evening. The main window for heavier rain runs from late Thursday into Friday morning, when localized downpours could briefly reduce visibility on highways, including I-40 and I-44. Winds may gust near 25 mph during the transition, with small hail possible in stronger storms.
By Friday, rain lingers through midday before clearing from west to east. Cooler air filters in behind the front, with highs dropping into the lower 60s. The National Weather Service warns that slick roads and ponding on urban streets may slow Friday’s commute, particularly in Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman. Residents planning outdoor events or football games should monitor updates and prepare for wet fields and cooler temperatures.
The weekend looks quieter but cooler. Skies will stay mostly cloudy Saturday, with highs in the mid-60s and a chance for a few lingering light showers. Sunday improves slightly, bringing milder air and breaks of sun near 70°F—brief relief before another front eyes the region early next week. For now, Oklahoma’s fall weather is flipping its switch, and the season’s first stretch of steady rain is right on time.
Five-Day Forecast for Oklahoma City, OK:
Wed: 79/56 – Sunny; south breeze up to 20 mph.
Thu: 81/61 – Mostly sunny; late-day storms develop.
Fri: 72/57 – Showers and thunder early; turning cooler.
Sat: 63/55 – Mostly cloudy; 70% chance of showers.
Sun: 68/56 – Mostly cloudy; warmer with partial sun.
