Thursday, September 26th 2024, 6:05 pm
The remainder of this week is warm and quiet across Oklahoma, with sunny skies and a cool breeze.
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida today, but flooding, rain, and tornadoes will impact many states in the south and even Midwest.
Oklahoma's only impact will be on our far eastern counties. This region could see showers Friday into early Saturday.
What is the weather like for Thursday?
Thursday will have a beautiful and cool start with some patchy fog.
Many of us will see afternoons in the 80s with a nice north wind.
What is the weather like for the rest of the week?
Eastern Oklahoma may see a few showers on Friday.
Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s throughout the state.
Saturday looks warm, with sunshine in the forecast.
HURRICANE HELENE
Meanwhile, Florida is already getting hammered by Hurricane Helene.
Helene is currently a Cat 3 with winds over 150 mph.
The storm surge along the coast near landfall is expected to be as high as 20 feet!
Landfall will occur this evening around 8 p.m. just southeast of Tallahassee. Flooding rain and tornadoes will impact not only Florida but also many states in the South and even the Midwest.
EMSA HEAT SAFETY TIPS
-HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement drinks several hours before and during long exposure to the summer heat.
Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if working outdoors, and take plenty of shade breaks.
No alcohol or caffeine.
If you do not have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space (such as libraries or malls) during the day.
Don’t limit your use of air conditioning.
Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
Keep a cellphone on you at all times when outdoors, including walking, running daily errands, yard work or sports and physical activity.
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