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Heat and Drought
Heat waves and dry spells.
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Oklahoma to see near-record heat next week as Hurricane Isaias pushes inland
4+ day, 16+ min ago (432+ words) The hopes of a cool, pleasant fall have yet to materialize in Oklahoma as temperatures are forecast to reach near-record highs on Monday, Oct. 12. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service are warning that the Southern Plains are experiencing a heating…...
Oklahoma drought explained: How dry conditions affect the state
1+ week, 4+ day ago (632+ words) Oklahoma recorded its hottest September on record with an average temperature of 84.2 degrees, surpassing the previous record set in 1931. The state also recorded 13 days at or above 100 degrees while rainfall remained limited, worsening drought conditions. Amid an extended drought impacting…...
Oklahoma is in 'bad shape' as flash droughts dry ponds and push wildfire danger higher
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (455+ words) A dried-up pond in Edmond offers a stark picture of how severe Oklahoma's drought has become. During a legislative committee meeting on Sept. 22, 2026, officials said shrinking water sources, extended dry conditions, and two flash droughts have increased wildfire risk across…...
Oklahoma drought relief program to receive up to $12M
2+ week, 5+ day ago (739+ words) By: Emma Murphy // Oklahoma Voice//September 23, 2026// – Up to $12 million could go toward Oklahoma drought relief projects. – $2 million is available now, with another $10 million pending legislative approval. – Half the state is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma officials on…...
Committee directs millions to drought relief for Oklahoma agricultural producers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) Oklahoma officials on Tuesday voted to potentially allocate up to $12 million to agricultural producers looking to complete drought relief projects on their properties. The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Committee unanimously voted to designate more funding and accept new applications from the…...
Billions of gallons from Canton Lake head to Lake Hefner amid low water levels in Oklahoma City
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (46+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Thousands of flights across the US were snarled on Monday, with incoming flights halted for hours at major East Coast airports, before the Federal Aviation... Billions of gallons from Canton Lake head to Lake Hefner amid low…...