Heat in Osage, Oklahoma
Heat June 20, 2016 · Osage, Oklahoma
The wider storm
A strong ridge of high pressure aloft was anchored over the south central United States during the middle of the month. This pattern resulted in temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100 across much of eastern Oklahoma. This heat combined with unseasonably high humidity resulted in afternoon heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree range. A heat-related fatality occurred in Osage County during an extended outdoor hike.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 646589. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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