A heat advisory remains in effect for LeFlore County today from 1 to 8 p.m., with heat index values up to 101 degrees expected across southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas. This follows Thursday’s advisory, when heat index values climbed as high as 109 degrees across eastern Oklahoma.
Today, Friday, July 10 — Hot and humid with a high near 98. A heat advisory is in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. — take breaks when outdoors, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors and pets. A marginal risk of severe storms also exists this afternoon into tonight, with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph as the main threat.
Saturday, July 11 — Hot and humid continues, with a high near 98. Storm chances increase Friday night and continue through the weekend, with a limited severe risk and the potential for heavy rain.
Sunday, July 12 — Temperatures ease slightly, with a high near 87, though heat index values could still approach or exceed 100 degrees at times. Rain chances rise to around 45 percent as better storm coverage moves through.
Monday, July 13 — Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers or storms. High near 93.
The bottom line: This has been one of the hottest stretches of the summer so far, with back-to-back heat advisories two days in a row. Take heat seriously through the weekend — limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, drink plenty of fluids, and never leave kids or pets in a parked car. A slight cool-down and better rain chances arrive by Sunday into early next week, though heat index values may still flirt with 100 degrees.
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