Oklahoma City is bracing for a wet week ahead, as the National Weather Service has forecast a series of showers and thunderstorms rolling across the region. A damp sunrise greeted residents this morning, with steady 90% humidity and a slight eastern breeze providing a subtle chill at 59°F (15°C). “Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall,” the NWS reported earlier today.
Temperatures today are expected to climb to a high near 70°F but won’t shake the pervasive wetness, as chances of precipitation remain high at 90%. New rainfall could accumulate between half and three-quarters of an inch. Tonight should offer a slight reprieve, with chances of precipitation dropping to 60%; however, the evening will likely still experience showers and potentially more thunderstorms before 7 p.m. After dusk, the air will remain mostly cloudy and retain a level of warmth, with lows around 62°F, accompanied by a mild southeastern wind.
By tomorrow, the skies should clear partially, yielding a partly sunny ambiance and a noticeable climb in temperatures, with highs nearing 80°F. However, the respite will be brief, as gusts up to 20 mph could remind residents of the unsettled weather that characterizes the Plains. The NWS notes that Monday will bring a 30 percent chance of more showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 1 p.m…