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Weather Alert

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and southern
Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

&&

Weather Alert

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday.

An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Friday, August 21
for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected high
concentrations of ozone.

Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart or
respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor
activity.

The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, or
avoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoid
refueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoid
the use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weed
trimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoor
burning.

To view the latest air quality map, visit airnow.gov or the AirNow
app.

For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,
telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at
405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call the
American Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674

Campus

17 individuals charged in Campus Corner operation

17 individuals charged in Campus Corner operation

    OU Food Pantry receives $15K from Jell-O shot challenge

    OU Food Pantry receives $15K from Jell-O shot challenge

      Photos: Sorority Bid Day 2026

      Photos: Sorority Bid Day 2026

        Pride of Oklahoma kicks off marching season with First Boomer

        Pride of Oklahoma kicks off marching season with First Boomer

          Panera sets soft open date in Union

          Panera sets soft open date in Union

            OU sorority recruitment, work week videos go viral

            OU sorority recruitment, work week videos go viral

              What 'family was hoping for': Case vs. Campus Corner bar, others to proceed
              JOE PAL TRACKER

              What 'family was hoping for': Case vs. Campus Corner bar, others to proceed

              • 2 min to read
              OU issues all clear after reported emergency near Union

              OU issues all clear after reported emergency near Union

              • 1 min to read
              OU vice president to resign; Division of Access and Opportunity to end

              OU vice president to resign; Division of Access and Opportunity to end

              • 6 min to read
              OU plans to build new parking garage for Norman campus

              OU plans to build new parking garage for Norman campus

                OU to build 5-story parking garage by North Greek, Goddard

                OU to build 5-story parking garage by North Greek, Goddard

                • 1 min to read
                City council approves 'Fansville' contract with Dr Pepper

                City council approves 'Fansville' contract with Dr Pepper

                  PayDay: Get our new newsletter with first-time budgeting tips

                  PayDay: Get our new newsletter with first-time budgeting tips

                  • 4 min to read
                  Council to consider Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ theme for water tower

                  Council to consider Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ theme for water tower

                    Dr Pepper signs city contract, may bring new ‘Fansville’ attraction to Norman

                    Dr Pepper signs city contract, may bring new ‘Fansville’ attraction to Norman

                    • 2 min to read
                    OU Daily selected for national media program to grow philanthropic support

                    OU Daily selected for national media program to grow philanthropic support

                    • 2 min to read
                    Students discuss recent tuition, fee increase

                    Students discuss recent tuition, fee increase

                      Emails reveal Sigma Phi Epsilon held membership reviews prior to chapter’s reinstatement

                      Emails reveal Sigma Phi Epsilon held membership reviews prior to chapter’s reinstatement

                      • 2 min to read
                      'Better Conversations' bench encourages civil discussion at OU

                      'Better Conversations' bench encourages civil discussion at OU

                        Best of Norman 2026: Round 2 voting

                        Best of Norman 2026: Round 2 voting

                        • 1 min to read
                        OU Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Hollingshead resigns

                        OU Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Hollingshead resigns

                        • 1 min to read
                        City to begin collecting storm debris Thursday

                        City to begin collecting storm debris Thursday

                        • 2 min to read
                        Applications for Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program increase amid expanded eligibility

                        Applications for Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program increase amid expanded eligibility

                        • 2 min to read
                        OU professor, Stitt education secretary to become University of Texas dean

                        OU professor, Stitt education secretary to become University of Texas dean

                        • 2 min to read
                        Election results: Oklahoma voters fail to pass State Question 832, holding minimum wage at $7.25

                        Election results: Oklahoma voters fail to pass State Question 832, holding minimum wage at $7.25

                        • 1 min to read
                        OU Board of Regents discuss freshman housing plan, approve president longevity bonus, tuition increases

                        OU Board of Regents discuss freshman housing plan, approve president longevity bonus, tuition increases

                        • 4 min to read
                        Would SQ 832 affect OU students? Here’s what we know, students discuss potential impacts

                        Would SQ 832 affect OU students? Here’s what we know, students discuss potential impacts

                        • 3 min to read
                        OU community members gather for FIFA World Cup watch party

                        OU community members gather for FIFA World Cup watch party

                          Oklahoma committee reviews free speech violation complaints toward OU, OSU

                          Oklahoma committee reviews free speech violation complaints toward OU, OSU

                          • 2 min to read
                          What to know about parking, transportation, health, safety, police
                          NEW TO OU

                          What to know about parking, transportation, health, safety, police

                          • 2 min to read
                          What to know about OU athletic venues
                          NEW TO OU

                          What to know about OU athletic venues

                          • 3 min to read
                          Football schedule, student tickets, tailgating
                          NEW TO OU

                          Football schedule, student tickets, tailgating

                          • 2 min to read
                          How to stay weather aware
                          NEW TO OU

                          How to stay weather aware

                          • 2 min to read
                          NEW TO OU

                          Food pantry a resource to those in need

                          • 2 min to read
                          Lab, residential hall, stadium projects unfolding
                          NEW TO OU

                          Lab, residential hall, stadium projects unfolding

                          • 2 min to read
                          Campus coffee, fast food, sit-down dining
                          NEW TO OU

                          Campus coffee, fast food, sit-down dining

                          • 3 min to read
                          NEW TO OU

                          What to know about living on campus

                          • 1 min to read
                          New to OU: Your guide to starting as a Sooner

                          New to OU: Your guide to starting as a Sooner

                            Former Crimson Callers weigh in on lost income, increased academic stress since disbandment

                            Former Crimson Callers weigh in on lost income, increased academic stress since disbandment

                            • 4 min to read
                            Former OU College of Law dean appointed interim dean of University of Arkansas School of Law

                            Former OU College of Law dean appointed interim dean of University of Arkansas School of Law

                            • 2 min to read
                            OU’s Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter reinstated by the fraternity’s national organization

                            OU’s Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter reinstated by the fraternity’s national organization

                              OU Sigma Phi Epsilon reinstated by national organization following closure due to intensive hazing

                              OU Sigma Phi Epsilon reinstated by national organization following closure due to intensive hazing

                              • 3 min to read
                              Construction begins on OU’s campus for several summer projects

                              Construction begins on OU’s campus for several summer projects

                                State regents to allow colleges, universities to propose 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degrees

                                State regents to allow colleges, universities to propose 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degrees

                                • 2 min to read
                                Summer 2026 campus dining options, hours

                                Summer 2026 campus dining options, hours

                                • 1 min to read
                                OU president awards honorary degrees

                                OU president awards honorary degrees

                                  ‘Tearing a piece of OU away’: Walker residents, alums remember Walker Center before its demolition

                                  ‘Tearing a piece of OU away’: Walker residents, alums remember Walker Center before its demolition

                                  • 5 min to read
                                  OU professor, Sam Noble Museum curator discusses using students’ dinosaur interest as gateway for engagement

                                  OU professor, Sam Noble Museum curator discusses using students’ dinosaur interest as gateway for engagement

                                  • 10 min to read
                                  OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. on Traditions Square

                                  OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. on Traditions Square

                                    OU athletic director Roger Denny on excitement for new arena

                                    OU athletic director Roger Denny on excitement for new arena

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