Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

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...

AR, OKNorth and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford; Central and Southern Franklin; Delaware; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah

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.