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Triple-digit temperatures expected Friday in Oklahoma City

Friday's high is expected to reach 100 degrees in Oklahoma City, but a break in the heat could come early next week.

BY BRYAN DEAN Staff Writer bdean@opubco.com | Published: July 6, 2012

Triple-digit temperatures are forecast Friday for Oklahoma City, but relief from the heat could be on the way early next week along with a chance of rain.

Friday's high is expected to be 100 degrees. The heat will continue Saturday with a high of 99 degrees.

A slight break in the hot temperatures could come Sunday, as clouds will move in and bring a 20 percent chance of rain during the day and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday evening. The high is expected to be 96,

Monday should be even cooler, with a forecasted high of 88 degrees along with a 30 percent chance of rain.