Oklahoma residents are in for a warm Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. According to KOCO Meteorologist Mikayla Smith, parts of western Oklahoma may even see temperatures in the 90s. While the day is mostly clear, there is a 10% chance or less of isolated showers developing in the afternoon, particularly in areas shaded green on the weather map.

Residents are advised not to cancel outdoor plans, but to be prepared to move activities indoors if they hear rumbles of thunder. The main concern with these pop-up showers is lightning, although no severe weather is expected. Any lingering showers should dissipate by midnight.

Midweek Rain Forecast

Looking ahead, rain chances increase significantly by midweek. Tuesday brings a 40% chance of rain, with chances rising to 70% on Wednesday and 60% on Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected to start Wednesday morning, potentially impacting morning commutes, and continue throughout the day into Thursday morning.

Temperatures on Tuesday will be slightly cooler, ranging from the upper 70s to lower 80s, due to increased cloud cover and rain. Residents are encouraged to stay updated with the latest forecasts from KOCO’s Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, who will provide updates throughout the day.

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