Heat Advisory for North and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford; Central and Southern Franklin +3 more
What: Heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Where: In Arkansas, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE
In Arkansas, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin, and North and Central Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Central and Southern Sequoyah, Delaware, and Northern Le Flore Counties.
WHEN
From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Instructions
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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.