Mild conditions forecast for Oklahoma

The Associated Press Comments 1
Published: October 24, 2009

Mild conditions are expected across Oklahoma before a chance for rain returns to the state early in the week.

The National Weather Service said there is a slight chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms on Sunday under mostly cloudy skies, with daytime highs ranging from the 50s in the Panhandle to the lower 60s to lower 70s across the rest of the state. Overnight lows on Sunday are to range from the lower 30s in the Panhandle to the mid 50s in far southeast Oklahoma.

There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Monday, with highs from the lower 50s to mid 60s.

A chance for rain will continue on Tuesday in far southeast Oklahoma, with highs from the lower 60s to mid 70s and overnight lows from the upper 30s to lower 50s.

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Daytime highs will range mostly from the 50s to lower 70s, except for the Panhandle, where highs are to be in the 40s. Overnight lows are to range from the mid 30s in the Panhandle to the lower 60s in southeast Oklahoma.

A chance for rain will continue on Thursday, with highs from the lower 50s to lower 60s and overnight lows from the 20s and 30s in the Panhandle to the lower 40s and 50s across the rest of the state.