Tulsa, Oklahoma – Brutal heat returns to Green Country on Sunday, July 20th, with Tulsa residents bracing for another round of triple-digit “feels like” temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, heat index values could climb as high as 106°F by Sunday afternoon, with actual highs nearing 98°F. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, and additional alerts are possible early next week if the intense pattern continues. Drivers on US-169, Highway 75, and the Broken Arrow Expressway should carry water and avoid car troubles during the hottest part of the day.
South winds gusting up to 20 mph won’t offer much relief. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity between noon and 6 p.m., check on vulnerable neighbors, and avoid leaving pets or children in vehicles for even a few minutes. Cooling centers remain open across Tulsa County.
Monday and Tuesday offer no relief, with highs around 97°F to 98°F, and overnight lows hovering near 78°F. Winds persist from the south at 10–15 mph, keeping warm air in place.
By midweek, Wednesday and Thursday continue the trend with sunny skies and highs around 98°F. Long-term models suggest little cloud cover or storm activity, making this stretch one of the hottest so far this summer.
More advisories are likely if this persistent ridge of heat continues into late July.
🌡️ Five-Day Forecast: July 20–25 (Tulsa, OK)
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 98°F. Heat index up to 106°F. South wind 10–15 mph, gusts to 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 97°F. South winds 10–15 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 98°F. Gusts near 20 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 98°F. Light south breeze.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 99°F. South wind around 5 mph.
