Showers, Thunderstorms In Oklahoma's Forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Oklahoma for much of the upcoming work week.<br/><br/>The National Weather Service said a low pressure system over West Texas and high pressure developing

Monday, September 3rd 2007, 4:46 pm

By: News On 6

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Oklahoma for much of the upcoming work week.

The National Weather Service said a low pressure system over West Texas and high pressure developing over the central Gulf Coast will force a lot of moisture to move north toward Oklahoma.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms will be in the state's forecast for most of the remainder of the week.

High temperatures throughout the week will be mainly in the mid 80s to lower 90s, with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

Another round of showers and thunderstorms will be in the forecast over the weekend as a cold front approaches from the northwest on Friday and moves across the state Saturday into Sunday. Drier and cooler air will then filter into the state behind the front.

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The Oklahoma Panhandle will be partly cloudy and dry. Highs will be in the lower 80s to lower 90s.

Skies will remain mostly cloudy Tuesday night with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, except in the far western Panhandle. Lows will be in the lower 60s to around 70.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in eastern Oklahoma on Wednesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy elsewhere with a lesser chance of showers and thunderstorms. There is a slight chance of showers in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Highs will be in the lower 80s to lower 90s with lows mostly in the 60s.

Thursday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in eastern Oklahoma. There is a slight chance of showers in western Oklahoma. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s with lows in the 60s and 70s.

Skies will be partly cloudy on Friday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in eastern Oklahoma and a slight chance of showers in the west. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s with lows in the lower 60s to lower 70s.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be cooler, with highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the lower 60s to lower 70s.