Harper County, OK

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In effect from Monday 07/27 12:00 PM CDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Norman OK

What

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected.

Where

Portions of central, northern, and northwest Oklahoma.

When

From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

Impacts

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

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.


Areas Impacted

  • Harper
  • Woods
  • Alfalfa
  • Grant
  • Kay
  • Ellis
  • Woodward
  • Major
  • Garfield
  • Noble
  • Kingfisher
  • Logan
  • Payne
  • Lincoln

Tips to Stay Safe

An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat. 

  • Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center. 
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
  • If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
  • Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water. 
  • Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Monday Heat

Created by the NWS Norman WFO

Heat indices between 105 to 112 degrees are expected Monday afternoon. An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect from noon to 9 PM.

The graphic shows the forecast heat indices Monday afternoon.

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