Oklahoma City, OK – Triple-digit heat will hit a peak Thursday in Oklahoma City, with highs near 100°F and a heat index climbing to 105°, creating dangerous conditions for outdoor workers, vulnerable populations, and pets. The hot stretch continues through the weekend with very little overnight relief and increasing fire danger across central and western parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 94°F, but gusty south winds up to 23 mph will ramp up heat index values to near 100°F. By Thursday, the mercury rises to 99°F with stronger southerly winds driving real-feel temps above 105°F. No rain is expected, and skies will remain mostly clear through Sunday.
Wednesday: Sunny and breezy, high of 94°F with heat index near 100°F.
Thursday: The hottest day of the week. High near 99°F, heat index 105°F. Gusts up to 23 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot again, high around 100°F. Slight overnight relief with lows near 79°F.
Saturday: Continued hot and dry. High near 99°F with partly cloudy skies.
Sunday: Highs dip slightly to the mid-90s, but the heat persists under mostly sunny skies.
South winds and dry air are increasing wildfire concerns, especially in grassland areas west of I-35. Residents should limit strenuous activity, stay hydrated, and avoid open flames outdoors. The prolonged heat pattern may ease slightly early next week, but no major cooldown is expected.
Five-Day Forecast for Oklahoma City, OK:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 99°F, heat index 105°F. Breezy.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 100°F. Low 79°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 99°F. Low 77°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 96°F. Low 75°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 94°F. Low 75°F.
