A Heat Dome Is Expected to Settle Over Oklahoma At the End of July and Linger Through August

A mild July has now come and passed for Oklahoma. Some parts of the state could see 100 degrees over the weekend. And a heat dome is expected to position itself over Oklahoma by the end of next week and could hang around through August.

Even though Oklahoma has had a mild summer so far, there have still been a few days where the heat index has made it feel hotter. But now Oklahoma is entering its classic summer of days at 100 or over and a heat index that makes it feel even hotter.

Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue this weekend and into next week. Some areas could hit 100 degrees this weekend, but other parts of Oklahoma have more of a chance to hit triple digits sometime next week.

Across Oklahoma, temperatures will be in the upper 90s but Lawton is expected to see a full week of 100 degree days. And rain chances are also expected to dwindle as the heat dome approaches.

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Heat index values could reach up to 108 degrees in Oklahoma next week.

Plus, the heat index value through next week is expected to as high as 105 to 108 degrees. The increase in heat due to the heat index could increase the risk for heat-related illnesses, so Oklahomans will want to practice heat safety by staying hydrated, taking frequent breaks if working outside, limit outdoor activity and never leave pets and/or children in a car.

Oklahoma will remain hot through the end of July and into August.

Longtime Oklahoma residents know that late July and August can be the hottest times of the year. Even September can be exceptionally warm. And it looks like Oklahoma won't see anything different this year. After the heat dome settles over Oklahoma, it's planning on sticking around into August. We'll just have to wait and see if it stays through September.