Residents across Oklahoma are advised to brace for a wet Saturday as rain showers are expected to persist throughout the day. According to KOCO Meteorologist Mikayla Smith, rain chances are high, with a 70-80% likelihood of showers and storms affecting much of the state.

Weather Details

Temperatures will remain cooler than usual, struggling to rise out of the 70s into the 80s, with Oklahoma City expecting a high of around 80 degrees. The main concern for the day is the potential for small hail, with a marginal risk level of one out of five. Hailstones could reach up to an inch in diameter.

The rain is expected to continue through 5:00 PM, with the heaviest showers shifting towards Eastern Oklahoma by the evening. Residents are encouraged to keep their rain jackets and umbrellas handy as they go about their day.

Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.