Record Heat Today, Cooler Weather Next Week

The summer week ends with temperatures above 100° and the possibility of rain and cooler weather next week

Today, the temperature hits a record-breaking 100°, surpassing the previous limit, and the forecast indicates that this same temperature range could persist throughout the week. Heat indices will reach between 100 and 103 degrees, with heat advisories in effect along and east of I-35.

record heat today

The final full week of summer is marked by extreme heat. Today reached 100°, breaking the previous record, and this temperature is expected to hold over the coming days.

temperatures may dip slightly but remain high

Temperatures will drop slightly, but will still remain above average. The heat index remains in the 100 to 103-degree range, and heat advisories remain active.

chance of showers on Thursday

A slight chance of rain emerges on Thursday, with a 20% chance. The forecast indicates that the first wave of precipitation hit southeastern Oklahoma, followed by a second wave in the west and near the Oklahoma City metro between 1 and 3 p.m., with development around 4 to 5 p.m.

potential severe storms in Oklahoma

The risk of storms with 60–70 mph winds and the potential for hail is classified as a level 1 marginal risk in parts of the state, including Lawton, Duncan, Ardmore, and other listed cities. The probability of rain ranges from 70 to 80% in Oklahoma City and the southern part of the state until 5 p.m.

forecast for early next week

For the weekend, the forecast indicates a pattern change. A trough will cross the country, potentially bringing unsettled weather and a drop in temperatures starting Monday. The weather team remains cautious, waiting for more consistency in the models before confirming the change.

meteorologists behind the forecast

Heat advisories are issued by the KSAT weather team, led by Shelby Ebertowski, who joined the station in January 2025 from Fargo, North Dakota. At KOCO, Mikayla Smith and the weather alert team, under the leadership of Damon Lane, have been providing accurate forecasts in Oklahoma City for 14 consecutive years.

With information from KSAT, KOCO.