Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are settling into a hot, mostly dry pattern heading into the middle of August, with highs climbing into the upper 90s and eventually crossing the 100-degree mark by midweek. Rain chances stay low throughout the stretch, and residents should prepare for extended heat advisory conditions as the week progresses.
Friday’s high was 103 with a low of 71. A total of 0.3 inches of rain was recorded, which is also the August total so far. Average rainfall for August is 3.10 inches.
Average temperatures for Aug. 8 are a high of 94 and low of 65. Records are a high of 106 in 1980 with a low of 53 in 1972.
Saturday
Saturday brings another hot, mostly sunny day with a high near 98 degrees and an overnight low around 73 degrees. There is a 15 percent chance of rain, so most of the area should stay dry. Sunscreen and hydration are the order of the day for anyone spending time outdoors.
Sunday
Sunday pushes even hotter, with a high near 99 degrees and a low around 75 degrees. Skies stay clear with no measurable rain chance in the forecast, making it the driest day of the stretch so far.
Monday
Monday holds steady in the upper 90s, with a high near 98 degrees and a low around 77 degrees. Like Sunday, rain chances sit at zero, keeping conditions dry and hot as the workweek begins.
Tuesday
Tuesday marks the point where the heat starts to intensify further, with a high near 99 degrees and a low around 78 degrees. A slight 15 percent chance of rain returns to the forecast, though most of the day should remain dry.
Wednesday
Wednesday is where the triple digits arrive, with a high near 101 degrees and a low around 81 degrees. Rain chances stay minimal at 5 percent. Heat index values are likely to run several degrees above the actual air temperature, so residents should watch for heat advisory conditions from the National Weather Service.
Thursday
Thursday continues the triple-digit trend, with a high near 101 degrees and a low around 82 degrees. There is a 10 percent chance of rain, offering little relief from the heat.
Friday
The stretch closes out with another scorcher, a high near 101 degrees and a low around 82 degrees, and no rain in the forecast. Overnight lows staying in the low 80s mean little cooldown between days, adding to the strain of the extended heat.
Bottom line: LeFlore County and the surrounding region should prepare for a full week of hot, mostly dry weather, with heat index values likely exceeding the actual temperature readings by midweek. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors and pets as the heat builds.
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