WICHITA FALLS — Triple-digit heat is once again roasting the Southern Plains on Monday, August 24, with afternoon temperatures forecast to reach the upper 100s across north-central Texas and southern Oklahoma, and some spots nearing 110 degrees. Forecasters say record highs are once again within reach in Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Lawton as the heat continues.

What Monday’s Temperatures Look Like

By 5 p.m. CT, forecast highs include:

• Wichita Falls: 109°F
• Lawton: 109°F
• Vernon: 110°F
• Graham: 110°F
• Altus: 107°F
• Ardmore: 106°F
• Dallas: 106°F
• Oklahoma City: 104°F
• Abilene: 108°F
• Waco: 104°F

Why This Heat Is Significant

Temperatures approaching 110 degrees put this event well beyond typical late-August heat for the region, this is the kind of setup capable of threatening daily record highs in cities like Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Lawton. Sustained triple-digit heat over consecutive days raises the risk of heat-related illness, particularly for anyone working outdoors, without reliable air conditioning, or spending extended time outside during peak afternoon hours.

Where Things Stand

As of this writing, Monday’s heat is still developing through the afternoon, and no confirmed record-breaking readings or heat-related incident reports have been published. This article will be updated once official highs are recorded and compared against daily record books.

Extreme Heat Safety Guide

Before peak heat hits:

• Limit outdoor activity to early morning or evening hours when temperatures are lower
• Check on elderly neighbors and relatives, who face higher risk during extreme heat
• Make sure vehicles aren’t left with children or pets inside, even briefly

During peak afternoon heat:

• Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol or caffeine, which can worsen dehydration
• Seek air conditioning if possible, even a few hours in a cool space helps
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including heavy sweating, dizziness, and nausea

If heat illness develops:

• Move to a cool area immediately and loosen clothing
• Apply cool, wet cloths to the body and sip water if alert
• Call 911 for confusion, very high body temperature, or loss of consciousness, signs of possible heat stroke

Part of an Extended Stretch of Southern Plains Heat

Monday’s readings mark another day in what has been a persistent stretch of extreme heat across the Southern Plains, with temperatures repeatedly pushing toward or past the 100-degree mark across Texas and Oklahoma in recent weeks. With highs again nearing 110 degrees, the region remains under sustained heat stress even as August draws to a close.

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