National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

	Courtesy of the Oklahoma Mesonet

Many questions have come into the National Weather Service in Norman, OK with requests for record data at both Oklahoma City, OK (OKC) and Wichita Falls, TX (SPS). If you click here for Oklahoma City and here for Wichita Falls, we have done a comparison table with some of the more notable hot summers, including the daily high temperatures from June through September. Also, by clicking the tabs at the top of the page, you can access up-to-date records concerning hot temperature streaks, records, and interesting facts.

Temperature and Precipitation Plot for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for 2012

Temperature and Precipitation Plot for Wichita Falls, Texas for 2012

We have also included a link to the heat-safety page. With the summer season in full force, outdoor activities are also on the increase. Be sure to prepare yourself for the extreme heat if you plan to be outside for an extended period of time (drinking plenty of water, etc.). Checking in on the National Weather Service in Norman, OK web-page is a good place to start. You can also familiarize yourself with things like the heat-index (this document tells you more than you probably would want to know).

Heat Related Fatalities Versus Other Types of Severe Weather	Heat Index Chart

For the most up-to-date weather information, you can click here and go to the
National Weather Service Norman, OK Homepage.