* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 115 today. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected tomorrow.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH AND CENTRAL SEBASTIAN ... SOUTHERN CRAWFORD ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FRANKLIN ... WASHINGTON ... NOWATA ... CRAIG ... OTTAWA ... PAWNEE ... TULSA ... ROGERS ... MAYES ... CREEK ... OKFUSKEE ... OKMULGEE ... WAGONER ... MUSKOGEE ... MCINTOSH ... HASKELL ... WESTERN OSAGE ... NORTHERN LE FLORE ... NORTHEAST OSAGE ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SEQUOYAH ... SOUTHEAST OSAGE
Instructions:
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.
