Heat Advisory Issued for Oklahoma and Northern Texas
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 109 from noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
Lawton, Oklahoma FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Lawton and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
20 reportsHeat Advisory in Effect from Noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday for Oklahoma and Northern Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT.
Heat Advisory Issued for Saturday Across Oklahoma and Northern Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory effective from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Friday for Oklahoma and Northern Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Friday, September 4, 2026, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT.
Heat Advisory Issued for Oklahoma and Northern Texas for Thursday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 108 degrees from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
Heat Advisory for Hughes, Jackson, Tillman and Other Counties Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportLawton Post Acute & Rehab in Lawton Fined $99,585
Federal enforcement files show Lawton Post Acute & Rehab was assessed a $99,585 fine on April 28, 2026.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsKiowa County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Kiowa County, Oklahoma, covering the Sunny Fire from December 19–30, 2025.
Stephens County Fire Management Assistance Declared; No Household Grants
FEMA approved a fire management assistance declaration for Stephens County, Oklahoma, covering the Wildhorse Fire, but individual assistance is not included.
Plane Crashes
1 reportOne killed in Cessna 172L crash near Walters, Oklahoma
The official accident record lists one person on board and one fatality in the August 14, 2025 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.