Texarkana, AR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

* WHERE...All of south central and southwest Arkansas, north and
central Louisiana, McCurtain County in Oklahoma, and portions of
east Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

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.

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.

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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