Værmelding for Okmulgee Middle School

Excessive Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:02AM CDT until July 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113expected.* WHERE...In Arkansas, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties.In Oklahoma, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Sequoyah, Craig, Creek, Mayes,Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner,Washington OK, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, and PittsburgCounties.* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humiditywill create a dangerous situation in which heat related illnessesare more likely.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

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