Oklahoma City, Okla. – Drivers and football fans across central Oklahoma should prepare for spotty thunderstorms Friday night that could disrupt evening games and travel. Gusty winds along I-35 and I-40 may cause slick road conditions, making caution essential for anyone out late.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, storm chances remain near 20 percent through Friday evening, with gusts up to 23 mph possible. Thunderstorms should taper off after midnight, giving way to cooler, calmer air by early Saturday morning. Overnight lows dip to the mid-50s, marking one of the coolest nights in weeks.
Saturday brings sunshine and highs in the mid-70s, ideal for outdoor events and football tailgates across Oklahoma City, Norman, and Edmond. Skies stay clear into Saturday night before gradually warming again Sunday, when highs reach the upper 70s under partly sunny skies.
The next chance of rain returns late Monday into early Tuesday, with scattered storms possible before skies clear again midweek. By Wednesday and Thursday, highs climb back into the mid-to-upper 80s, signaling a warm-up heading into mid-September.
Residents are encouraged to monitor changing conditions, especially Friday evening, and to allow extra travel time if storms develop. Emergency managers stress the importance of avoiding flooded intersections and securing loose outdoor items in case of gusty winds.
Weather alerts remain limited to short-term thunderstorm chances Friday, but forecasters note more advisories may follow if next week’s storm chances strengthen.
Five Day Forecast for Oklahoma City, OK
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low around 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 77. Low around 64.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 82. Storm chances overnight. Low around 64.
- Tuesday: Morning storms possible. High near 83. Low around 67.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Low around 68.
