Oklahoma City residents should keep their umbrellas at hand this week, as the National Weather Service predicts a mix of showers and thunderstorms leading into a rise in temperatures. The latest update from the National Weather Service Oklahoma City details a 50 percent chance of precipitation today, with possibly higher amounts of rainfall during thunderstorms. As the skies stay mostly cloudy, locals can expect a high near 84 degrees, accompanied by light winds shifting south southeast.
Tonight, the chance of rainfall escalates to 70 percent, primarily before the early hours of the morning, then showers may continue and a thunderstorm is possible after 4 am. The humidity is set to linger, with a reported 97 percent early this morning, barely shifting a degree with the dew point at a close 69 degrees Fahrenheit. To barely let up throughout the evening, a low around 68 is anticipated, and new rainfall could accumulate to between a quarter and half an inch, according to the National Weather Service Oklahoma City.
The outlook for Monday shows a slight retreat in storm activity, offering just a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 7 am. Following the damp start, the area is forecasted to clear up, reaching a more pleasant high of approximately 85 degrees. The report also suggests a transition to a mostly clear sky come Monday night, with the low settling around 66 and an eastward breeze gently stirring the air, as stated by the National Weather Service…