Beckham County, OK – Some Beckham County residents are being urged to conserve water and prepare for another round of dangerous heat as temperatures climb well into the triple digits across the region.
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Harmon, Greer and Kiowa counties. Air temperatures above 105 degrees are expected in portions of the advisory area.
The heat comes as at least one western Oklahoma water system is asking customers to immediately reduce water use.
Beckham County Rural Water District No. 1, based in Carter, notified customers that its well field is "dropping drastically" and the district is having difficulty keeping its water towers filled.
District officials are requesting immediate mandatory conservation, including no outside watering of gardens or lawns and no filling of swimming pools. Customers are being asked to limit unnecessary water use while the system works to maintain adequate supplies.
The water concerns arrive amid an extended period of hot, relatively dry summer weather. Oklahoma Mesonet reported that July ended with widespread triple-digit temperatures, while rainfall fell short across most of Oklahoma. Approximately 44 percent of the state was experiencing drought conditions at the end of July.
Heat Builds Tuesday
Temperatures Monday afternoon are expected to range from the mid and upper 90s in portions of Roger Mills and Dewey counties to around 100 in Beckham County and near 102 in Greer and Kiowa counties. A slight chance of thunderstorms remains possible in parts of the region.
Tuesday will bring a significant increase in temperatures. Washita County is forecast to reach around 106 degrees, with similarly dangerous heat expected across much of western and southwestern Oklahoma. The National Weather Service warns that the combination of heat and humidity could increase the risk of heat-related illness.
Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned locations, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, particularly the elderly and those without reliable air conditioning.
Extended Western Oklahoma Forecast
Little meaningful relief from the heat is expected through the weekend.
Tuesday: Sunny and dangerously hot. Highs generally 103 to 108 degrees, with the hottest readings across southwestern Oklahoma. Heat Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot. Highs generally 100 to 108 degrees. Overnight lows mainly in the 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and continued hot. Highs generally 100 to 108 degrees, with southwestern counties again among the hottest locations.
Friday: Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 90s to around 105 degrees.
Saturday: Sunny and hot with highs generally around 100 to 105 degrees.
Sunday: Continued sunny and hot. Highs generally 100 to 105 degrees, with some locations in southwestern Oklahoma potentially climbing above 105.
The National Weather Service forecast shows no substantial break in the heat through Sunday, making water conservation increasingly important in areas already experiencing supply concerns.
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