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What are the consequences for Oklahomans who don't follow burn bans?
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (392+ words) Oklahomans are tired of the heat, and firefighters have been working hard for the last few months as the fire danger has increased week after week. The fire danger has caused 61 counties in Oklahoma to put burn bans in place…...
OKC offers cooling stations to stay safe outside during heat advisory
3+ week, 3+ day ago (105+ words) With a heat advisory in effect through the rest of the week and into next week, Oklahoma City is reminding residents about available places to cool off. Key to Home and the city have released a list of cooling stations…...
OKC continues to see record heat after hottest day of 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) Oklahoma City recorded its hottest day of the year on Tuesday, hitting 109 degrees as more record-setting days are expected. The previous record of the hottest day on an Aug. 18 was 106 degrees, and that was set in 1918. With a high of…...
Oklahoma City YWCA cooling system failure forces relocation of abuse victims
4+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) The YWCA Oklahoma City emergency shelter faced a cooling system failure during extreme heat, forcing 28 women and children to relocate, while donors and internal funds aim to provide relief. The YWCA Oklahoma City emergency shelter, which provides refuge for abuse…...
Extreme Oklahoma heat leads to workers, first responders taking steps to protect themselves
4+ week, 1+ day ago (350+ words) As triple-digit temperatures grip Oklahoma, outdoor workers and first responders are taking steps to protect themselves and their teams from heat-related illnesses. Oklahomans working outdoors in triple-digit temperatures are relying on teamwork and precautions to stay safe during the ongoing…...
Cleveland County among latest to issue burn ban in Oklahoma due to fire conditions
4+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) Cleveland County has issued a 14-day burn ban following a 50-acre grass fire in Norman, as crews across Oklahoma remain on alert for fire risks due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Cleveland County has implemented a 14-day burn ban…...
Hot, Dry & Breezy
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (62+ words) KOCO Hot, Dry & Breezy Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer continues to track our latest triple digit streak. Wildfire risk increases Higher energy prices remain despite cooling inflation, new data shows Video shows baby being pulled from Colombia earthquake rubble FDA recalls dog…...
Back-To-School starts very hot
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (71+ words) KOCO Back-To-School starts very hot Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane shows the intense heat rolling in for the start of the school year Video: Strong winds lift car off Ohio interstate, flipping it on its roof What Trump’s executive order means…...
Road crews across Oklahoma adjust schedules to manage extreme heat
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews and contractors are modifying work hours and focusing on safety to continue road projects during high temperatures. Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews and contractors are adjusting their schedules and prioritizing safety to continue road work…...
More Heat and Storms
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (55+ words) KOCO Search location by ZIP code More Heat and Storms KOCO Meteorologist Michael Armstrong says to expect lows near 75° tonight and highs on Thursday near 100° with gusty south winds. Storms will be focused primarily across northern Oklahoma where there is…...