Oklahoma City Bracing for Stormy Week with High Chances of Severe Weather, Says NWS

Oklahoma City residents should brace for a possibly stormy week ahead as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a series of showers and thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The NWS update today indicated a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, reinforcing the need for locals to prepare for potential inclement weather conditions. According to the NWS forecast, the area will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking near 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

As the evening approaches, the likelihood of these storms climbs to 60 percent, with the potential for severe weather continuing into the night. Residents can expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am, accompanied by south winds of 10 to 14 mph, and gusts that could reach 20 mph. The NWS anticipates new rainfall amounts to range between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though this may be higher in thunderstorm conditions.



Precautions against possible flooding and property damage should be considered during this period of unsettled weather.Tomorrow's forecast suggests no reprieve from the storms—with a 90 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms—the NWS urges the public to remain vigilant. The high for tomorrow is expected around 73 degrees Fahrenheit, with a southeast wind transitioning northeast in the morning.

Those in the Oklahoma City area should remain alert for the severe storms predicted and be ready for additional rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.Into tomorrow night, the storms could bring heavy rainfall and further severe conditions. The NWS has issued a warning for the night with a low temperature settling around 61 degrees.

An east wind will shift south-southeast post-midnight, and chances of precipitation will continue to stay high at 90 percent. It appears that the wet weather is set to persist through Wednesday, with showers and possibly another thunderstorm, thus reinforcing the importance for locals to maintain caution.Looking to the remainder of the week, showers may begin to subside by Thursday, giving the city a break with mostly sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees.

However, the NWS indicates that there is a 40 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms to return Thursday night, persisting intermittently into the weekend. Oklahoma City residents should keep an eye on the constantly updating forecasts to stay informed on the evolving weather conditions throughout the week..