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Tulsa Under Excessive Heat Warning
ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Published 8-9-2010
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued
an excessive heat warning. Temperatures combined with very
high humidity will result in dangerous heat index values between
105 and 115 degrees over the next several days.
Residents are cautioned to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an
air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives
and neighbors.
Heat Cramps (least serious, but not to be
ignored)
What to look for
- Tightening in the muscles in the legs or other parts of the
body.
Heat Exhaustion (more serious and can lead to Heat
Stroke)
What to look for
- Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin
- Heavy sweating
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness & exhaustion
- Body temperature may normal or may be rising
Heat Stroke (the most serious, can be
fatal)
What to look for
- Hot, red skin
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Body temperature as high as 105 degrees
- Change in consciousness
| There are three cooling stations
operating in the city of Tulsa: |
Tulsa County Social
Services
2401 Charles Page Boulevard
Operational Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
7 days per week |
Salvation Army Center of Hope
102 North Denver Avenue
Operational Hours: 24/7 |
Dennis R. Neill Equality
Center
621 East 4th Street
Operational Hours: 3 - 9 pm
Monday through Saturday |
It It is especially important that kids and animals are not left
in a vehicle for even a few minutes. Safe Kids USA offers these tips
to help prevent child injuries.
