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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
305 AM CDT Sat Sep 23 2023

OKZ039>048-050>052-TXZ086-089-090-240000-
/O.NEW.KOUN.HT.Y.0052.230923T1700Z-230924T0000Z/
Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-
Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Wichita-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood,
Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Walters, Temple, Waurika,
Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta,
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Sheppard AFB,
Wichita Falls, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland,
and Henrietta
305 AM CDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, southeast, southern and
  southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

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