Oklahoma City, Okla. – Clear skies will dominate Oklahoma this week, but drivers and residents should prepare for steadily rising heat through midweek. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s by Wednesday, bringing early hints of late-summer heat back to central Oklahoma.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 85 degrees. Winds from the south around 10 mph may make travel along I-35 slightly breezy, especially during afternoon hours. Overnight lows will stay mild, falling only into the mid-60s.
Wednesday marks the warmest day of the week so far, with highs climbing close to 89 degrees in Oklahoma City. Sunshine continues through Thursday and Friday, where readings will top 90 degrees. Dry weather means limited relief for those spending long hours outdoors, so residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit strenuous activities during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Skies remain mostly clear at night, keeping overnight lows in the 60s to low 70s. This pattern will hold until the weekend, when a slight chance of showers and storms returns on Sunday.
Oklahoma drivers should use caution with glare during sunrise and sunset commutes and expect light winds to occasionally gust across open highways. No severe weather threats are expected this week, but early next week may bring rain chances back into the forecast.
Five-Day Forecast for Oklahoma City, OK
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 85, low 66.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 89, low 67.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 90, low 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 90, low 71.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89, low 71.
