The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City reports a partly cloudy sky with the current temperature standing at 72°F and relative humidity hitting a high of 97%. Those stepping outside this morning were met with a dewpoint of 71°F and visibility extending to seven miles, according to the latest reports from the NWS. Allowing for a light south wind trailing at 7 mph, it’s the start of what promises to be, a typically warm summer day in Oklahoma.
The forecast anticipates the weather to take an upward turn with a high of 92°F expected today and heat index values that might soar as high as 98. Residents should be prepared for warmer breezes with the south wind picking up between 6 and 11 mph. Tonight, “Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 11 mph,” states the NWS in its daily update. The optimistic outlook continues into mid-week; Tomorrow’s forecast suggests sunny conditions with temperatures possibly peaking near 94°F and heat index values pushing past the century mark to 101.
Continuing the trend, tomorrow night will likely remain mostly clear with temperatures dipping to around 75°F while the south wind persists at a modest 8 to 11 mph. For those planning their schedules, Thursday introduces a slight chance of variety, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms entering the picture post-1pm. Even with the possibility of precipitation, it will remain mostly sunny with a high again flirting with the 94°F mark and carried by a south southwest wind near 9 mph…