Weather cools into the weekend

By Saturday morning, northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph will gradually diminish to 10 to 15 mph by the afternoon. Morning temperatures will be in the mid to upper 40s, with highs reaching the mid-60s under partly to mostly cloudy skies.

Friday, March 14th 2025, 10:51 pm

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Oklahoma had over 100 fires across 44 counties reported to the State EOC on Friday.

Saturday highs

A few sprinkles cannot be ruled out across extreme southeastern Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon but are not likely. Cooler weather will prevail as the trough exits the region.

The Weekend Outlook

A cold front will pass through the area tonight, bringing slightly cooler weather for the weekend. The upper-level trough will linger over Oklahoma until late Saturday evening, leaving a chance for some cloud cover across eastern Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon.

Gusty south winds will return early next week, accompanied by a warming trend and heightened fire danger before another cold front moves through the area on Wednesday with a slight chance of showers or storms across the far eastern parts of the state.

What Happens Next Week?

Sunday will feature morning lows in the mid-30s, with daytime highs in the upper 60s under sunny skies and lighter breezes.

7-day temperature timeline

Early next week, the pattern will repeat, bringing strong south winds of 15 to 30 mph, a warming trend, and increasing fire weather risks.

Highs will reach the lower 80s on both Monday and Tuesday. A cold front on Wednesday will bring a minor cooldown, with morning lows in the 50s and highs in the lower 60s.

There will also be a slight chance of showers or storms, mainly east of the area.

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