...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
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 9 1 1.
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