Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/17/2026 21:31

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 11:31PM CDT until August 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 9:31pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Instruction: 
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; Ottawa; Delaware; Cherokee; Adair; Northern Sequoyah
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov