...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: July 31, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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.
