LeFlore County weather: Heat advisory in effect again

⚠️ Heat Advisory — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for all of LeFlore County, in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness, especially for anyone working outdoors or not acclimated to the heat.

Sunday’s high was 106 with a low of 79. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at .11 inches. Average rainfall for August is 3.10 inches.

Average temperatures for Aug. 17 are a high of 94 and a low of 69. Records for the date were a high of 102 in 2000 and low of 51 in 1992.

Today (Monday)

High near 99, with a 65 percent chance of rain, mainly later in the day. Overnight low around 76. Despite the rain chances, heat index values will still climb into advisory territory this afternoon.

Tuesday

Hot and mostly dry, with a high near 104 and a low around 77. Rain chances drop to 25 percent.

Wednesday

The hottest day of the stretch — a high near 107 with only a 5 percent chance of rain. Low around 81.

Thursday

High near 104, low around 78, with a 35 percent chance of rain offering a slight break in the pattern.

Friday

High near 106, low around 77, with rain chances dropping back to 5 percent.

Saturday

The first real dip in the heat, with a high near 97 and a low around 75 — still hot, but a noticeable step down from earlier in the week.

Sunday

High back up to around 100, low near 75.

Bottom line: This heat wave holds through the work week, peaking Wednesday, with only marginal relief by the weekend. Residents should plan for extended heat exposure through at least Friday.

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Heat safety tips

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, which can contribute to dehydration.
• Limit outdoor activity during peak heat. Try to schedule yard work, exercise, or errands for early morning or evening hours, avoiding the 1 to 7 p.m. window when temperatures peak.
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen if you’ll be outside for any length of time.
• Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even briefly — interior temperatures can reach dangerous levels within minutes.
• Check on elderly neighbors and relatives, especially those living alone or without reliable air conditioning.
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion (heavy sweating, weakness, cold or clammy skin, nausea) and heat stroke (high body temperature, confusion, hot and dry skin, rapid pulse). Heat stroke is a medical emergency — call 911 immediately if someone shows these symptoms.
• Take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning if you must be outside or work outdoors.
• Check on pets and livestock, making sure they have shade and plenty of fresh water.