Arctic weather headed toward Bristow

Bristow saw its first dusting of snow Monday morning, so looks as if winter finally made it. Forecasts are reporting arctic air moving into the area on Friday. With a high temperature of 33 and a low of 18. Saturday the temperature will struggle to get to 39 degrees but Saturday night is when the cold arctic air will hit the area with a low of 7 degrees. Sunday will be a frigid day with a high of only 12 and a low of 3 and Monday the high will be 13 with a low of -1 degree. Tuesday sees a little warm up with a high of 24 and a low of 12. During this time,forecasters say the wind chill factors may possibly reach into the 20 area. With temperatures like these, in the arctic range, the best thing to do is stay indoors if at all possible. Bring your pets indoors. Remember, if it is cold to you then it is cold to them also. Do not run electric heaters as you main source of heat and never run an electric heater off an extension cord. Always check on your elderly or home-bound neighbors. Following is a press release from the Sapulpa Creek County Health Department regarding extreme temperatures.

Winter weather is in the forecast for Oklahoma, and now is the time for Oklahomans to prepare for inclement weather. Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks from overexertion.

Winter storms, including blizzards, can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. It is best to stay informed on rapidly changing weather conditions, either through phone apps, television stations or radio stations.

During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can cause power failures, loss of communication services and freezing pipes. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits. Make sure your home is weather proofed, have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, as well as an easy-toread thermometer. You can get your car ready for winter weather by adding a charger for your phone, extra warm clothing and blankets, a shovel, jumper cables and cat litter (for traction).

Winter storms are dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature) and frostbite are both dangerous conditions that can happen when a person is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. Stay safe this winter by learning more about hypothermia and frostbite, including who is most at risk, signs and symptoms, and what