Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Wichita Falls, TX ∙ Lake Wichita, TX ∙ Lake Arrowhead, TX ∙ Loveland, OK ∙ Margaret, TX ∙ McKnight, OK ∙ Waurika, OK ∙ Harrold, TX ∙ Martha, OK ∙ Red Springs, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1247 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning today, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values or temperatures up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning on Monday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values or temperatures up to 114 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning today, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning Monday, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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