Excessive Heat — Tulsa, Oklahoma

2007-08-06 to 2007-08-12 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A 72 year old man died in Tulsa from heat exposure on the 9th.

A 65 year old man died in Tulsa from heat exposure on the 10th.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge of high pressure developed over the south central United States early in the month. Few clouds under this ridge resulted in abundant sunshine and hot temperatures. The humidity was also high as a result of the spring rains that continued well into the summer. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity resulted in daytime heat index values from 105 to 113 degrees across much of eastern Oklahoma. Overnight temperatures remained above 75 degrees, which didn't allow much relief from the heat.

Two men died in Tulsa as a direct result of the heat. Two hundred other people were treated by EMS in Tulsa for heat related illnesses. Many of those victims were in attendance at the PGA Championship.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 58311. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.