Full Notification

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAWFORD ... FRANKLIN ... SEBASTIAN ... OSAGE ... WASHINGTON ... NOWATA ... CRAIG ... OTTAWA ... PAWNEE ... TULSA ... ROGERS ... MAYES ... DELAWARE ... CREEK ... OKFUSKEE ... OKMULGEE ... WAGONER ... CHEROKEE ... MUSKOGEE ... MCINTOSH ... SEQUOYAH ... HASKELL ... LE FLORE

Instructions:

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 911.