Hot Fourth Of July, Chances Of Storms In The Evening

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Thursday, July 4th 2024, 9:38 am

By: News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -

Temperatures stay hot this week, and this 4th of July looks hot into the afternoon. Showers and storms are also possible during the afternoon and evening on Thursday.

What is the weather like on Thursday, July 4 in Oklahoma?

Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! For many it will be a scorcher. Highs will be in the triple digits with heat index values from 105 to 115 degrees.

Heat Index

OKC Hour by Hour

There is a chance of severe storms into the afternoon. These storms will likely develop along a strong cold front around 3:00 PM. The highest chance for the OKC Metro is from 3 PM - 7 PM.

Storm Zone

Storm Chances

Storms Thursday could produce large hail and winds up to 80 mph along with intense lightning.

Rain Timeline

By late this evening, storms will be weakening and pushing south. Folks south of I-40 may have to dodge a few storms for the fireworks displays.

July 4th Forecast

What does the weather look like for the rest of the week?

Much cooler temps. arrive Friday and into the weekend. A great weather pattern for next week as the heat dome is out west leaving us in a cooler spot! We also see rain and storms off and on next week.

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