The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City provided an update on the local weather conditions today. The report indicated fair skies but a chilly 18°F in the morning, with a dew point of 4°F, visibility of 10 miles, and a wind chill factor making it feel like a frigid 3°F. With humidity levels at 54% and south winds reaching speeds up to 16 mph and gusting to 24 mph, residents should prepare for a brisk day ahead, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast for the later hours promises some respite from the cold morning temperatures. “Sunny, with a high near 56,” says the National Weather Service, projecting a shift in wind direction from the south southwest to the north in the afternoon. Those planning to be outdoors should be equipped to gradually adapt to changing temperatures. Tonight’s outlook points to mostly clear skies and a dip in temperature to a low around 25, with a north northeast wind calming to 5 to 9 mph.
Looking forward, the commemoration of Martin Luther King Day might see a slight chance of flurries post noon, as stated by the National Weather Service. The day is expected to be mostly cloudy, with highs peaking near 35 degrees and north northeast winds blowing between 7 to 13 mph, potentially hitting gusts of up to 20 mph. This subtly bustling weather speaks to a day of reflection accompanied by the whispering winds of winter’s breath…