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Mostly sunny skies will dominate central Oklahoma today, bringing another day of summer heat with highs climbing into the upper 90s and a few spots approaching 100 degrees. Later this afternoon and into the evening, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across northwest Oklahoma — and a handful may intensify, creating a brief but significant threat for damaging winds and hail.
Today’s forecast
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Oklahoma City and communities across central Oklahoma should plan for a hot, dry start to the day with only isolated shower chances before midday. Heat will be the primary concern for most residents, particularly those working outside or without easy access to cooling.
Beyond the heat, the focus will shift northwestward later today as a disturbance pushes across the Panhandle and northwest counties. Storm development is likely along and ahead of that feature, with activity spreading into adjacent areas by evening.
| Region | High | Storm Chance | Timing | Main Hazards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) | Upper 90s | Low to isolated | Afternoon — mostly dry | Heat, midday sun |
| Northwest Oklahoma | Mid to upper 90s | Moderate | Afternoon into evening | Strong storms, gusty winds, hail |
| Eastern/Southern Oklahoma | Upper 80s to mid-90s | Low | Late evening into overnight | Localized downpours |
Severe-storm outlook
Atmospheric conditions will be most favorable across northwestern counties, where enough instability and wind shear could allow a few cells to become strong to severe. Those storms would pose the greatest risk for short-lived but damaging wind gusts, hail up to quarter size, and frequent lightning.
Rainfall rates could be heavy in stronger cells, leading to brief localized flooding on poor-drainage roads. The threat window is mainly this afternoon into the early overnight hours; areas east of the initiation zone are less likely to see severe conditions but could still receive steady rain.
What this means for you
Outdoor plans this afternoon should be flexible. If you have work, travel or events in northwest Oklahoma, monitor updates and be ready to move indoors quickly if storms approach.
- Stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak heating (midday to early afternoon).
- Check radar and local alerts this afternoon if you are in or near northwest Oklahoma.
- Avoid flooded roadways — even shallow water can stall a vehicle or hide hazards.
- If thunderstorms arrive, seek sturdy shelter away from windows and unplug sensitive electronics if lightning is nearby.
Tonight, most of central Oklahoma will cool slowly, but humidity will keep overnight lows mild. Expect a similar pattern over the next couple of days, with daytime heat persisting and scattered storm chances continuing mainly in the northwest and along any passing disturbances.
For immediate updates, watch local radar and follow county-level alerts — conditions can change quickly this evening where storms develop.
