Heat Wave Holds Firm This Summer | Oklahoma City News

This heat wave shows no signs of breaking, with 22 days already hitting 100°F this year thanks to a stubborn high-pressure system trapping heat—especially across the Southern Plains. Overnight lows are staying in the 80s as the ground radiates heat back into the air. Emergency crews in Oklahoma City responded to 80 heat-related calls in August alone, 57 requiring hospitalization. This summer is on track to be one of the hottest on record—with August already ranking as the fourth hottest in OKC history at 87.5°F. The all-time record was set in 2011, with 63 days at or above 100°F. Stay hydrated, find cool spots, and check on vulnerable neighbors—this isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a566f5bdf4502723