Kingfisher County, OK
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 12:20 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Norman OK
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.
Where
Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, and southeast Oklahoma.
When
Until 8 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Areas Impacted
- Alfalfa
- Grant
- Kay
- Major
- Garfield
- Noble
- Kingfisher
- Logan
- Payne
- Canadian
- Oklahoma
- Lincoln
- Cleveland
- Pottawatomie
- Seminole
- Hughes
- Pontotoc
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 Tuesday
Created by the NWS Norman WFO
Tuesday afternoon and early evening will feature the hottest conditions so far this summer across Oklahoma and western-north Texas. Heat indices as high as 117 degrees will be possible in spots across central and eastern Oklahoma. Make sure to take precautions if you have to be outdoors during this time!
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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