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.

Excessive Heat in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

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.

Excessive Heat in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in OKFUSKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WAGONER, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MAYES, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in HASKELL, OKLAHOMA
From 06-AUG-07 08:00:00 to 12-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet