Forecast for Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

Oklahoma wakes up to cooler, drier air Wednesday after a cold front swept through overnight, bringing an end to recent storm activity and ushering in windy conditions. The primary concern over the next 36 hours is elevated to near critical fire weather in western portions of the state, where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect. Gusty north to northwest winds of 20-30 mph (gusts 40-50+ mph) combined with low relative humidity values create favorable conditions for rapid fire spread in dry fuels—particularly across the Panhandle, northwest, and southwest regions. Residents in these areas should exercise extreme caution with any potential ignition sources.

Statewide, expect gradual clearing from west to east today after a cloudy start, with highs reaching only the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas—noticeably cooler than recent days. Winds will remain breezy to strong, especially west of I-35, potentially warranting Wind Advisories in spots. Precipitation chances are near zero today and tonight, with any lingering early morning showers confined to the far east fading quickly.

Tonight brings mostly clear skies and chilly lows in the 30s to low 40s, with winds gradually diminishing. Thursday looks sunny and milder, with highs returning to the 60s and 70s under lighter winds—a nice rebound before the next pattern shift.

Severe weather is not a concern over the next day-plus, as the atmosphere stabilizes behind the front. No watches or warnings for thunderstorms are anticipated.

For the latest updates, check ONWN, and always reference official NWS sources at weather.gov. Safety first—monitor conditions closely if in fire-prone areas.