Excessive Heat in Tulsa, Oklahoma

A prolonged period of excessive heat occurred across much of eastern Oklahoma during the early part of August. Daytime high temperatures reached the 100 to 105 degree range, daily maximum heat index values reached the 105 to 115 degree range, and morning low temperatures only fell into the upper 70s to lower 80s. Two direct fatalities resulted from this heat in Tulsa County and dozens of others were treated for the heat by EMSA.