Tulsa, Oklahoma – Sweltering heat is back on Friday, July 25, as Oklahoma braces for another round of dangerously high temperatures heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, Friday’s high will hit 98°F with heat index values peaking around 104°F. This marks the start of a multi-day stretch of extreme summer heat. A Heat Advisory remains in effect across northeast Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, and may be extended if current trends hold. Residents are urged to avoid prolonged outdoor activity, especially along exposed areas like Highway 75.
South winds between 5 and 10 mph will offer little relief Friday, and weekend highs will push further into the upper 90s. Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 97°F and 96°F respectively, keeping the risk of heat exhaustion high. No major storms are forecast, but isolated evening thunderstorm chances remain near the Kansas border into early Friday night.
Monday and Tuesday continue the same trend, with highs near 98°F and 99°F and mostly sunny skies. No meaningful rain is expected through midweek, and wind conditions will stay calm to light, offering minimal cooling.
5-Day Forecast for Tulsa:
- Friday, July 25: Sunny, high near 98°F. Heat index up to 104°F.
- Saturday, July 26: Sunny, high near 97°F. Light south winds.
- Sunday, July 27: Mostly sunny, high of 96°F.
- Monday, July 28: Sunny, high near 98°F. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday, July 29: Sunny, high near 99°F. Breezes from the southeast.
⚠️ Stay weather-aware, keep hydrated, and limit outdoor exposure through Tuesday as heat risks persist across the region.
