Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/21/2026 12:14

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 2:14PM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * 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: 
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; Central and Southern Franklin; Southern Sebastian; Washington; Nowata; Craig; Pawnee; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Creek; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Cherokee; Muskogee; McIntosh; Haskell; Northern Sequoyah; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah; Central Le Flore; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov