Oklahoma City, OK – Thunderstorms could return to central Oklahoma by late Saturday morning, disrupting summer plans and raising travel concerns across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 10 a.m. Saturday, with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Although rain chances remain low at 20%, residents should remain alert, especially during midday activities along I-35 and I-40 corridors. Temperatures are expected to reach 85°F, with partly sunny skies providing brief relief between clouds.
If you’re heading outdoors Saturday afternoon, check conditions frequently and avoid open areas during any storm activity. Thunderstorms this time of year can produce brief downpours and isolated lightning, even when coverage is minimal.
Saturday night turns calmer with mostly clear skies and lows near 71°F.
Looking ahead, Sunday remains warm with a high near 88°F and another 20% chance of afternoon storms. Monday starts the heat ramp-up, pushing highs to 91°F, then climbing to 94°F Tuesday and 95°F Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. A weak disturbance may return Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, keeping a slight thunderstorm risk in play.
Stay weather-aware this weekend, especially midday through early evening. Heat and storm risks increase as the new workweek begins.
🔍 Oklahoma City 5-Day Weather Outlook (July 5–10)
- Saturday: 85°F, slight chance of storms after 10 a.m.
- Sunday: 88°F, isolated PM storms possible
- Monday: 91°F, mostly sunny, 20% chance of PM storms
- Tuesday: 92°F, slight chance of storms, hot
- Wednesday: 94°F, mostly sunny, slight PM storm chance
