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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.

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

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.

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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.

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

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.

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Oklahoma men's basketball: Michael Porter Jr. intrigued by Sooners, Trae Young

Coach Lon Kruger

Head Coach Lon Kruger stands beside the Sooners during the national anthem. The Sooners played Oral Roberts University at 7 p.m. in the Lloyd Noble Center Wednesday night.

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Five-star forward and the No. 1 overall recruit Michael Porter Jr. named Oklahoma as one of his four potential schools following his recruitment re-opening.

Porter Jr., who originally committed to Washington, requested a release following the firing head coach Lorenzo Romar. Romar had recently hired Porter Jr.'s father, Michael Porter Sr., who will reportedly mull over joining the Missouri coaching staff.

When asked about his intrigue with the Sooners, Porter Jr. mentioned his desire to play alongside Oklahoma commit and fellow five-star player Trae Young. 

“They’ve got Trae (Young) and before any commitments happened we talked about being college teammates," Porter Jr. said to USA Today's Jason Jordan. "Now that opportunity is back and I know we’d do our thing and do something special.”

Young and Porter Jr. have played together as teammates in the Amateur Athletic Union basketball league. Young has openly expressed his desire to see Porter Jr. in Norman. 

Porter Jr. is listed as the nation's top prospect by ESPN and Rivals. The 6-foot-10 forward from Seattle was also named this year's Naismith High School Player of the Year. According to Oregon Live, Porter averaged 34.8 points and 13.8 rebounds per game this season.

Since he signed a letter of intent, Washington would need to sign off on his release. Should that happen, he would choose from either Oklahoma, Missouri, Virginia or Washington. If the highly-touted forward chooses Oklahoma, the Sooners will need to clear a roster spot to make room.

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