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Periods of Record Temps #1903-2010 Precip #1903-2012 Snow #1903-2012 # - large gaps in record	1 T Avgs: 98/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 13% Extremes: High T 108* (1966) Low T 58* (1925) Precip 1.27 (1977)	2 T Avgs: 98/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 9% Extremes: High T 114 (1944) Low T 55 (1936) Precip 3.74 (1995)	3 T Avgs: 98/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 9% Extremes: High T 118 (1943) Low T 60* (1936) Precip 1.89 (1993)	4 T Avgs: 98/71 Sig Prcp Freq: 13% Extremes: High T 116 (1943) Low T 61* (1915) Precip 1.20 (1925)	5 T Avgs: 98/71 Sig Prcp Freq: 5% Extremes: High T 112 (1962) Low T 58 (1948) Precip 1.57 (1920)	6 T Avgs: 99/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 9% Extremes: High T 112 (1962) Low T 58 (1936) Precip 1.24 (1942)
7 T Avgs: 98/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 110* (1962) Low T 60 (1997) Precip 1.63 (1966)	8 T Avgs: 98/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 14% Extremes: High T 110 (1962) Low T 54 (1989) Precip 0.98 (1942)	9 T Avgs: 97/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 11% Extremes: High T 112 (1943) Low T 56 (1989) Precip 2.42 (1972)	10 T Avgs: 97/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 115 (1936) Low T 62* (1974) Precip 3.22 (1974)	11 T Avgs: 96/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 116 (1936) Low T 60 (1915) Precip 2.47 (1997)	12 T Avgs: 96/69 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 120 (1936) Low T 56 (1979) Precip 1.26 (1924)	13 T Avgs: 97/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 7% Extremes: High T 115 (1936) Low T 54 (1967) Precip 3.31 (1968)
14 T Avgs: 96/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 110 (1930) Low T 58 (2002) Precip 1.04 (1926)	15 T Avgs: 96/69 Sig Prcp Freq: 17% Extremes: High T 110 (1952) Low T 58 (1992) Precip 2.70 (1926)	16 T Avgs: 96/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 10% Extremes: High T 110 (1943) Low T 57* (1992) Precip 0.72 (1996)	17 T Avgs: 96/70 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 108 (1951) Low T 59 (1948) Precip 1.73 (1944)	18 T Avgs: 96/69 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 109 (1945) Low T 55 (1943) Precip 2.08 (1920)	19 T Avgs: 95/69 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 108 (1930) Low T 58 (1948) Precip 3.75 (1990)	20 T Avgs: 96/69 Sig Prcp Freq: 10% Extremes: High T 108 (1943) Low T 55 (1992) Precip 1.55 (1937)
21 T Avgs: 96/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 108 (1984) Low T 55 (1956) Precip 0.92 (1941)	22 T Avgs: 95/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 13% Extremes: High T 108 (1930) Low T 58 (1956) Precip 1.47 (1923)	23 T Avgs: 95/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 9% Extremes: High T 110 (1936) Low T 56* (1920) Precip 0.98 (1937)	24 T Avgs: 95/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 110 (1936) Low T 54* (1961) Precip 2.30 (1966)	25 T Avgs: 95/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 6% Extremes: High T 110 (1936) Low T 53 (1945) Precip 0.56 (1996)	26 T Avgs: 95/67 Sig Prcp Freq: 14% Extremes: High T 107* (1943) Low T 54* (1928) Precip 3.50 (1992)	27 T Avgs: 94/68 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 108* (1943) Low T 55 (1962) Precip 4.44 (1979)
28 T Avgs: 94/67 Sig Prcp Freq: 17% Extremes: High T 106 (1982) Low T 56 (1992) Precip 1.38 (1914)	29 T Avgs: 93/67 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 109 (1943) Low T 50 (1917) Precip 1.63 (1960)	30 T Avgs: 94/67 Sig Prcp Freq: 13% Extremes: High T 108 (1943) Low T 51* (1915) Precip 1.84 (1924)	31 T Avgs: 93/67 Sig Prcp Freq: 12% Extremes: High T 108 (1952) Low T 49 (1915) Precip 2.40 (1986)	Key * - Record since tied Highlight = Aug record All Temps in deg F All Precip in inches Sig Prcp Freq = Pct of days with >= 0.1" precip	Aug. Averages High Temp 97 F Low Temp 70 F Avg Temp 83 F Precip 2.48" Snow 0.0"

Summer Food Safety

When planning a picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach this summer, learn how to keep your food safe.  According to FoodSafety.gov, foodborne illnesses increase during the summer. Stay healthy and safe during warmer months by following these food safety recommendations: When bringing food to a picnic or cookout: Use an insulated cooler filled with ice or frozen gel packs. You can also use frozen food as a cold source. Foods that need to be kept cold include raw meat, poultry, and seafood; deli and luncheon meats or sandwiches; summer salads (tuna, chicken, egg, pasta, or seafood); cut up fruit and vegetables; and perishable dairy products. Keep your cooler out of the direct sun by placing it in the shade or shelter. Remember that a full cooler will maintain its cold temperature longer than a partially filled one.  Avoid opening the cooler repeatedly to keep your food cold longer. When cooking on the grill: Prevent cross-contamination from raw meat or poultry juices by washing counter tops and sinks with hot, soapy water. Wash hands after handling raw meat or poultry or its packaging because anything you touch afterwards could become contaminated. Keep perishable food cold until it is ready to cook. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat and poultry are cooked thoroughly to their safe minimum internal temperatures. Always use a fresh, clean plate and tongs for serving cooked food. Never reuse items that touched raw meat or poultry to serve cooked food. When serving food outdoors: Do not sit perishable food out for more than two hours.  In hot weather (above 90 °F), food should NEVER sit out for more than one hour. Serve cold food in small portions, and keep the rest in the cooler.  After cooking meat and poultry on the grill, keep it hot until served – at 140°F or warmer. Keep hot food hot by setting it to the side of the grill rack, not directly over the coals where they could overcook. For more information, visit www.foodsafety.gov and learn fire safety for your next barbecue from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Prepare for Dry Weather with a New Wildfire Animation #OKfire

Watch a fun, new animation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to learn about wildfire preparedness. The video illustrates what you should do before, during, and after a wildfire. Watch it now! We encourage you to also spread the message wildfire preparedness on your website or social media accounts by sharing this new animation: When the Fire Starts For more information on wildfire preparedness, visit the Prepareathon website. You may also find additional hazard-specific animations on FEMA’s YouTube Channel.

New Flood Animation to Help You Stay Dry

Learn flood preparedness with this fun, new video. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a 90-second animation that illustrates what you should do before, during, and after a flood. Watch it today! Before a flood, learn about your home’s flood risk and consider flood insurance. We encourage you to also spread the message of flood preparedness on your website or social media accounts by sharing this new animation: When the Clouds Form For more information on flood preparedness, visit the Prepareathon website. You may also find additional hazard-specific animations on FEMA’s YouTube Channel.

Summer Power Outage Preparedness

Beat the heat during the summer months and take steps to prepare for extreme heat. Summertime heatwaves often cause power outages that can affect your neighborhood. Learning to prepare for power outages this summer is easy and the Ready Campaign offers the following tips: Make sure you have alternative charging methods for your phone or any device that requires power. Learn about the emergency plans in your area and visit your State’s website to locate the closest cooling center. Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit, and include food, water, prescription medicines, flashlight, batteries, hearing aid batteries, cash, copies of important financial documents, and first aid supplies. Be prepared to stay cool if the power is off for a long time by going to a movie theater, shopping mall, or library that has air conditioning. For more information on these and other tips regarding preparing for power outages this summer, visit www.ready.gov/power-outages.

Help People and Pets beat the Heat #OKwx

Heat Safety for People and Pets in Vehicles

With the summer months upon us, now is the time to learn about the dangers of heatstroke and being trapped in a hot car. Learn how the temperature outside may affect the temperature inside your vehicle. Heatstroke is dangerous and can be deadly. Never leave children, pets, or older adults unattended in a parked car. Use the following life saving tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind yourself and others to check the back seat before walking away from a vehicle. Children mistakenly being left in hot vehicles make up many of the tragedies reported each year. Look Before You Lock. Get into the routine of always checking the back seat of your vehicle before you lock it and walk away. A Gentle Reminder. Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it is empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Alternatively, place your phone, briefcase, or purse in the back seat when traveling with your child. A Routine Check. If someone else is driving your child, or you alter your daily routine, always check to make sure your child has arrived safely. A Key to Safety. You know to keep your vehicle locked, but also keep your keys out of reach; nearly 3 in 10 heatstroke deaths happen when an unattended child gains access to a vehicle. Learn more extreme heat preparedness at www.ready.gov/heat. If you would like to help spread the word about extreme heat safety, visit the Extreme Heat Social Media Toolkit for resources. Download the FEMA Appfor heat advisories and safety tips.

Stay #OKwx aware this weekend

Stay Ahead of the Weather with Real-Time Alerts

While enjoying a barbeque, a Fourth of July celebration, a day at the beach, or another outdoor activity this summer, stay ahead of the weather with real-time emergency alerts and warnings. According to the 2015 Federal Emergency Management Agency National Household Survey, three out of four people know how to get real-time alerts and warnings ahead of a storm. Be sure to join them! Stay safe in the event of severe weather with real-time emergency alerts on your cellular phone or tablet. Keep yourself prepared for the unexpected by receiving information about emergencies in your area. Review the Know Your Alerts and Warnings fact sheet from Prepareathon to receive alerts as soon as possible and take the next step by downloading the FEMA App.

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How Old Are Your Smoke Alarms?

Age matters when it comes to your smoke alarms. If your alarm is ten years old, or older, it is time for a replacement.  Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play a vital role in saving lives and reducing fire-related injuries. Consider these U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) statistics: Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present. The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms. Plan ahead. Protect yourself and your loved ones in case of a fire. The USFA recommends the following: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Set up smoke alarms inside and outside of all sleeping areas. If an individual is deaf or hard of hearing, use a smoke alarm with a bed shaker or strobe light. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. Ensure all members of your household know the sound or alert of the alarm. For additional information on fire protection, visit the USFA website.