Le Flore County, OK
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/28 12:00 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/28 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Tulsa OK
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected.
Where
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
When
From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
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
- 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
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.
In effect from Tuesday 07/28 12:00 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/28 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Tulsa OK
What
Heat index values up to 110 expected.
Where
In Arkansas, Southern Sebastian County. In Oklahoma, Central Le Flore, Choctaw, Latimer, Pittsburg, Pushmataha, and Southern Le Flore Counties.
When
From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Southern Sebastian
- Pushmataha
- Choctaw
- Pittsburg
- Latimer
- Central Le Flore
- Southern Le Flore
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Dangerous Heat Tuesday
Created by the NWS Tulsa WFO
The heat and humidity continue Tuesday across eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory have been issued for eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Heat index values as high as 113 are expected in the warning area and 110 in the advisory area. Practice good heat safety to avoid heat illness.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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