Toasty! On Saturday Alone, Four New High Temp Records In OK, Four Ties

Saturday saw the return of record-breaking heat in Oklahoma. The National Weather service said Sunday that four records were broken Saturday and four others were tied.

Ralston topped its previous record of 107 degrees in 1974 by one degree. Tuskahoma reached 110, Watonga clocked in at 109 and Altus saw 107.

The records that were tied were 110 degrees in Seminole, 109 at Hobart, 106 at Fort Gibson and 103 at the Tenkiller Ferry Dam.

In the coming week, Oklahomans can expect highs in the upper 90s to near 105 degrees through Thursday, the weather service said. There is only a slight chance for isolated rain showers, which is unwelcome news for a state gripped by drought. The Panhandle, northwestern Oklahoma and far southeastern Oklahoma are in an extreme drought. Severe drought was reported from southwestern across northern and into east-central sections.

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http://muskogeephoenix.com/statenews/x453795619/8-temperature-records-set-or-tied-in-Oklahoma