A prolonged period of excessive heat occurred across eastern Oklahoma in mid July. Daytime maximum heat indices ranged from 105 to 115 degrees with overnight low temperatures only falling to around 80 for several consecutive days. One direct fatality resulted from this period of excessive heat in Tulsa County.

Excessive Heat in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A man was found unconscious under a tree near a construction site on 41st Street. EMSA treated the man and transported him to a local hospital where he later died. The death was related to prolonged exposure to excessive heat.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in WAGONER, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in HASKELL, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in LATIMER, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in MAYES, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in OKFUSKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in PITTSBURG, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Excessive Heat in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 11-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations