By early Friday morning, Oklahoma City was waking up to calm skies and comfortable air. At 5:35 a.m. CDT on April 10, 2026, Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) reported clear skies and 59°F. That quiet start will not last long. The metro is expected to heat up quickly to around 81°F this afternoon, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 10 a.m. CDT. South winds should run about 10–15 mph, but any downpour could kick up some noticeably gusty bursts.
Afternoon Storm Risk
The National Weather Service office in Norman is flagging the potential for “strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening across northern Oklahoma,” with large hail and damaging wind gusts the main concerns, according to the NWS forecast discussion. A few storms could ramp up quickly, dropping brief but intense rain and sudden wind that might tangle up the evening commute. For the Oklahoma City metro, the chance of showers sits at about 40%, with a few heavier, more isolated cells…..