Clear skies are greeting Oklahoma City on Monday morning, July 13, with temperatures sitting in the low 70s across the metro. A sunny afternoon is on tap with a high near 91°F and light northeast winds, comfortable for most errands but warm during the middle of the day. If you will be outside, keep water handy and try to ease up on strenuous activity during the hottest hours.
Sunny Monday, Low Rain Odds
Most of the metro is expected to stay dry today, with only a very small chance of a spotty shower and northeast winds around 3 to 9 mph. Tonight should be mostly clear with a low near 71°F. Skies are forecast to stay largely sun filled through the morning commute, making this a good day for outdoor errands or a quick park stop. Those forecast details come from the local office of the National Weather Service.
Heat Builds Toward Weekend
After this near seasonal start to the week, the heat starts to build. Highs are expected to reach near 92°F on Thursday, July 16, then climb into the mid to upper 90s by Saturday and Sunday. The current forecast calls for a peak near 97°F on Saturday, July 18, and around 99°F on Sunday, July 19. Rain chances stay low on most days, although isolated afternoon storms are still possible mainly south and east of the metro by midweek. Stronger southwesterly breezes are likely during the hotter late week afternoons.
Stay Cool And Where To Find Relief
As temperatures ramp up, keep water close, limit outdoor exertion in the 1 to 6 p.m. window, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets. If you need a cool place to ride out the afternoon, the City recommends calling 2 1 1 to find cooling centers and other heat resources, according to the City of Oklahoma City. Keep an eye on updated local forecasts if you have outdoor plans later in the week.
