Dangerous Heat To Plague Oklahoma This Week
It has only been a few days since the first day of summer, and the heat is on in Oklahoma. Most of the state will experience dangerous heat indices this week with the feels-like temperatures ranging from 100 to over 110 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for northern, central and southern Oklahoma, and northern Texas. The Heat Advisory will go into effect noon Tuesday, June 25 and is set to end at 9 p.m. the same day. But Oklahomans should expect hot weather to continue during the week.
What temperatures are expected?
For Monday, June 24, most of Oklahoma will see temperatures hover around 100, with the feels-like temperature near 105 degrees by the afternoon. Once Tuesday hits, most of Oklahoma will see temperatures over 100 with the feels-like temperatures near 110 degrees for the rest of the week.
Luckily, temperatures will have a downward trend after Friday, but highs will still be in the upper 90s.
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Rain chances expected for Oklahoma Tuesday through Wednesday.
Although it's high humidity that's contributing to the hot temperatures in Oklahoma, the state won't say no to rain. Rain chances are expected this week, starting around sunset on Tuesday and lasting through daybreak Wednesday.
Not all of Oklahoma will see rain this week, but the areas that could are some of the areas that need it most. According to the recent drought monitor from June 18, areas of the Oklahoma panhandle, northwest and western Oklahoma are either abnormally dry or in a moderate drought. Two areas of the state are experiencing a severe drought.
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Oklahomans urged to take heat precautions this week.
The most important thing Oklahomans can do this week is to take heat precautions. The National Weather Service in Norman urges those who have outdoor activities planned to take frequent breaks and to stay hydrated. Also, Oklahomans will need to practice heat safety to avoid heat illness and to be extra cautious with vulnerable populations.
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