Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 16 at 11:56AM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...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:
Benton; Carroll; Washington; Madison; Northern Crawford; Northern Franklin; Southern Sebastian; Pushmataha; Choctaw; Cherokee; Adair; Latimer; Northern Sequoyah; Central Le Flore; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov