Oklahoma City, OK – Dangerously cold conditions remain locked across much of Oklahoma today as an Extreme Cold Warning continues through Monday morning, with wind chills plunging as low as 10 to 20 degrees below zero in several regions.
According to the National Weather Service, the prolonged cold snap is impacting central, northern, western, eastern, and southern Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. The warning was reaffirmed Sunday morning and remains in effect until 9 a.m. CST Monday in western and central areas, and noon CST Monday in parts of eastern Oklahoma.
Forecasters say the primary threat is life-threatening wind chills, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin in minutes and significantly increase the risk of hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken. Cities affected include Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Lawton, Enid, Stillwater, Muskogee, McAlester, Ardmore, and Bartlesville, along with dozens of surrounding communities across the state.
Emergency officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in multiple warm layers, and wear hats, gloves, and face coverings if travel is unavoidable. Extra caution is advised for children, older adults, and those without reliable heating.
Residents are also encouraged to check on neighbors and family members, especially the elderly, and to ensure space heaters are used safely. The National Weather Service warns against using generators or grills indoors, citing carbon monoxide risks.
While temperatures may slowly rebound later Monday, officials stress that the cold remains dangerous through the morning hours.
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