Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/17/2026 09:29

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 11:29AM CDT until August 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In Arkansas, Northern Crawford and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Northern Sequoyah County. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, 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: 
Northern Crawford; Northern Franklin; Northern Sequoyah
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov