Excessive Heat in Muskogee, Oklahoma

Excessive Heat July 20, 2025 · Muskogee, Oklahoma

The wider storm

A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere developed over the south central United States during late July. Seasonably hot afternoon temperatures reaching the mid 90s to near 100 degrees, combined with unseasonably high humidity, resulted in heat index values in the 110 to 115 degree range across portions of eastern Oklahoma on the 20th and 21st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280853. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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