The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City has provided a forecast that indicates a mix of sun and potential storms over the coming week, with today having a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms primarily before 10 am, then again after 4 pm, according to the National Weather Service website. Those stepping outside will be greeted by a mostly sunny sky though temperatures are expected to spike near 91 degrees, with the heat index pushing the envelope to feel more like 98. The wind from the south southwest will hold steady at 8 to 10 mph, locals must take heed of the humidity which hangs heavy at 94%, challenging the body in silent, oppressive waves.
The rest of the evening offers a brief reprieve with a reduced 20 percent chance of showers before fading into a mostly clear night, the temperatures will not offer much of a respite as they’re slated to drop only to around 75 degrees and the south wind will linger at about 10 mph creating a static energy in the air that seems to promise more than it delivers. On Sunday, the sun will reclaim the sky, pushing temperatures higher to a near sweltering 94 degrees, with a heat index that could climb over the century mark; these conditions persist into the night when the chance for thunderstorms reintroduce themselves at a 30 percent likelihood after 1 am.
Looking forward to the start of next week, Monday continues the pattern of sun and part-clouds but ramps up the chances for rain to 40 percent, mainly in the afternoon—this weather pendulum offering no true solace from summer’s grip. The forecast for Monday night through Wednesday suggests a similar dance, with chances of showers and thunderstorms hovering between 30 and 50 percent, which may lead to disruptions in outdoor activities or travel, as residents routinely adjust their plans to avoid the caprices of nature’s whims…