Stone Lake Weather Advisories
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma.
DAY ONE
This Evening and Tonight. DANGEROUS HEAT. RISK
Elevated. AREA
Much of Eastern Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas. ONSET
Ongoing. FIRE WEATHER DANGER. RISK
Limited. AREA
Northeast Oklahoma and Far Southeast Oklahoma. ONSET
Ongoing. DISCUSSION
Heat index values in the 100 to near 107 degrees continue into early evening across much of eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas. Conditions begin to improve after sunset. Severe drought is raising fire weather concerns across the region on windier afternoons. The greatest concerns will be across northeast Oklahoma where south winds will be gusty at times this afternoon and across far southeast Oklahoma where winds are expected to increase as the remnants of Edouard get closer to the Red River. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT
Spotter Activation Not Expected.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Thursday through Tuesday. THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Dangerous Heat Potential. EXTENDED DISCUSSION
Near persistent hot and dry weather will continue over the next week with afternoon heat index values between 100 and 109 degrees. There is a low chance of showers across far southeast Oklahoma Thursday and an isolated storm in the terrain of western Arkansas this weekend. Severe to extreme drought will also continue to worsen and daily localized fire weather concerns can be expected as a result. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109 expected. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. &&
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109 expected. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. &&
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