Washington County, OK
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 07/27 12:00 PM CDT – Monday 07/27 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 Monday.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Areas Impacted
- North and Central Sebastian
- Southern Crawford
- Central and Southern Franklin
- Washington
- Nowata
- Craig
- Ottawa
- Tulsa
- Rogers
- Mayes
- Okmulgee
- Wagoner
- Muskogee
- McIntosh
- Haskell
- Northern Le Flore
- Central and Southern Sequoyah
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
From the Forecaster
Dangerous Heat Monday
Created by the NWS Tulsa WFO
Dangerous heat conditions are forecast again Monday across the region. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect from Noon to 8 PM for heat index values of up to 115 degrees across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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