Oklahoma Braces For A Heat Wave This Week

The summer heat has officially arrived in Oklahoma. Lawton reached 100 degrees on Sunday, July 20, for the first time this year, and more heat is expected the rest of the week as a Heat Advisory is in place for most of the state on Monday and more hot and humid conditions are expected.

Lawton had a 46 percent chance of reaching 100 degrees on Sunday and the city hit triple digits by 3 p.m. For the rest of the week, Lawton and most of Oklahoma could see daytime highs in the upper 90s and low 100s.

Hot and humid conditions are expected for the rest of the week with low chances for rain and storms mid week for parts of northern Oklahoma. And there may be a short break from the excessive heat on Tuesday and Wednesday, but it's still July in Oklahoma, so it will still be hot, just somewhat less so.

A Heat Advisory is issued for most on Oklahoma on Monday.

Monday may be the hottest day of the week. A Heat Advisory has been issued for most of Oklahoma. The advisory will go into effect at 1 p.m. Monday and last through 7 p.m. Daytime high temperatures could reach anywhere form 95 to 105 degrees, plus a heat index from 105 to 110 degrees.

During the Heat Advisory, Oklahomans are encouraged to practice heat safety by staying hydrated, limiting strenuous time outdoors in the afternoon, use AC over fans and wear light-weight, light-colored clothing.

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Oklahoma expected to see above-average temperatures through July.

As Oklahoma begins to wrap-up July, there's a 60 to 80 percent chance that temperatures will be above average. The daytime high average temperatures for Oklahoma in July are in the mid to upper 90s with average nighttime lows in the 70s. So Oklahomans can expected excessively hot days and warm nights for the rest of July and maybe into August.