Heat — Marshall, Oklahoma

1999-08-17 · Marshall, Oklahoma

Wider weather episode

Two women died from exposure to excessive heat on the 17th. A 75-year old woman died in her home in Kingston in Marshall County, and an 83-year old woman died in her home in El Reno in Canadian County. Both women owned an air conditioner, however they were inoperable.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5715059. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.