Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 11:31PM CDT until August 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 9:31pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values of 110 to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat related illnesses are
possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the
conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
North and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford; Washington; Nowata; Craig; Ottawa; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Delaware; Creek; Okfuskee; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Muskogee; McIntosh; Pittsburg; Haskell; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov