Knox City Neighborhood Watch

07/26/2026

07/23/2026

***EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING***

**Please be responsible and considerate. Please don’t burn**

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY

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WHAT:
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

WHERE:
In Oklahoma, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, and Beckham Counties. In Texas, Foard, Hardeman, and KNOX COUNTIES.

WHEN:
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS:
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

ISSUED AT
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:35 PM CDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Norman OK

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

AREAS AFFECTED

Beckham, Foard, Greer, Hardeman, Harmon, Jackson, KNOX

Including the cities of Munday, Quanah, Crowell, Elk City, Sayre, KNOX CITY, Hollis, Granite, Mangum, and Altus

07/20/2026

Good Morning Knox City!

Just a heads up, the City will be testing the Outdoor Warning Sirens TODAY at NOON. This is only a test.

07/10/2026

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