Area Forecast

NWS in Norman**Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-
Including the cities of Medford, Pond Creek,
 Lamont, Wakita,
Ponca City, Blackwell, Enid, 
and Perry
949 AM CDT Fri Aug 18 2023
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
 FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Grant, Kay, Garfield and Noble 
Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

**Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-
Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-
Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
313 AM CDT Fri Aug 18 2023
*This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern...
western...central...and southern Oklahoma...and western north
Texas.

DAY ONE-Today and Tonight...
Hot...
This afternoon will see heat indices ranging from near 100 in
northern Oklahoma to near 110 in parts of southern Oklahoma and
western north Texas.
Fire Weather...
Elevated fire weather conditions will return Friday across
western north Texas and southwest Oklahoma where temperatures will
be hotter and humidity lower.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...
Hot...
Excessive heat is expected to continue into early next week.
Fire Weather...
Elevated fire weather conditions will continue through the
weekend. This will mainly be across western north Texas and
western Oklahoma where temperatures will be hotter and humidity
lower.