Monday, April 13, 2026, kicked off cloudy and unseasonably warm in Oklahoma City, with temperatures hovering near 70°F before sunrise. The metro is on track for a high near 85°F, with south-southwest winds of 15–21 mph expected to crank up this afternoon. Gusts should frequently push into the 30–35 mph range. Most neighborhoods are expected to stay dry through midday, although an isolated shower or brief thunderstorm late in the day cannot be completely ruled out.
Afternoon Winds And Fire Risk
According to the National Weather Service Norman, a Red Flag Warning is in effect today for portions of northwest and far western Oklahoma from noon to 9 p.m., with a Fire Weather Watch already posted for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. In the warned area, relative humidity is expected to fall into the teens while south-southwest winds strengthen, creating conditions where any new fire could spread quickly.
The state’s forestry agency, Oklahoma Forestry Services, is discouraging outdoor burning and asking residents to report smoke or uncontrolled fires so crews can respond before conditions get out of hand.
Storm Chances Late Monday Into Midweek
Forecasters expect a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms to develop late Monday afternoon and evening. Most guidance keeps the metro-level risk low, at roughly 20 percent, but not zero. Any isolated storm that manages to form could still produce large hail or damaging wind gusts.
Storm coverage is projected to increase Tuesday into Wednesday, with a higher chance that storms will organize into clusters and produce damaging winds as they move east through the Plains. Anyone with outdoor plans Tuesday night should keep an eye on updated forecasts, since both timing and coverage could still shift.
How To Prepare
Residents are urged to tie down patio furniture, secure tarps and trash cans, and postpone any outdoor burning or hot-work until conditions improve. Expect gusty commutes late Monday and again Tuesday, especially on elevated roadways and open stretches…