Heat — Tulsa, Oklahoma

2006-08-09 to 2006-08-10 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level ridge of high pressure redeveloped over the Southern Plains and combined with a humid air mass to produce another period of excessive heat over eastern Oklahoma. Afternoon heat indices ranged from 105 to 111 degrees and morning low temperatures were in the upper 70s to middle 80s. These conditions resulted in a heat-related fatality in Tulsa County as a 28 year old male collapsed while working and exercising outdoors.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.