Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 09/02/2026 09:53

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 11:53AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 9:53am
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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; Washington; Nowata; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Muskogee; McIntosh; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov