July Ends With Hottest Stretch Of The Summer

We’ve held off the worst of the summer heat for much of the month of July, but no longer.

Our hottest stretch of the summer so far is here.

What is the Forecast For Monday, July 29?

Heat and humidity will become excessive for our Monday, so start hydrating now! Highs climb to the upper 90s today, but heat index values will be well over 105, and in some places they’ll be near or above 110. We’ll continue with mostly sunny skies and a gusty south breeze as well.

“Rinse and repeat” will be the theme this week as the heat and humidity values continue to hold steady, if not worsen. High temperatures will climb into the triple digits for more of Green Country on Tuesday and Wednesday, with those dreaded heat indices again near or above 110.

What is the weather like this Week?

The heat of this week could crescendo on Thursday and even Friday, with highs above 100 looking likely for much of the area. There is a chance of a very weak front by late Thursday into early Friday that could bring a few showers closer into Green Country. That front might be just enough to nudge our highs back into the upper 90s this weekend, but unfortunately, it won’t bring significant relief.

The Dog Days of Summer are here, folks! Take lots of care, stay hydrated, and pace yourself over these next several days.

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EMSA HEAT SAFETY TIPS:

1. PRE-HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement drinks several hours before and during long exposure to the summer heat.
2. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if working outdoors, and take plenty of shade breaks.
3. No alcohol or caffeine.
4. If you do not have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space (such as libraries or malls) during the day.
5. Don’t limit your use of air conditioning.
6. Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
7. Keep a cell phone on you at all times when outdoors, including walking, running daily errands, yard work or sports and physical activity.

Outages Across Oklahoma:

Northeast Oklahoma has various power companies and electric co-operatives, many with overlapping areas of coverage. Below is a link to various outage maps.

PSO Outage Map

OG&E Outage Map

VVEC Outage Map

Indian Electric Cooperative (IEC) Outage Map

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Outage Map - (Note Several Smaller Co-ops Included)

The Alan Crone morning weather podcast link from Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/03KuCPYyb4hNFyC42Yo6Bt

The Alan Crone morning weather podcast link from Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-out-the-door/id1499556141?i=1000656145416

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