Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 09/16/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 6:53PM CDT until September 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 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; Craig; Ottawa; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Delaware; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Cherokee; Adair; Muskogee; McIntosh; Pittsburg; Haskell; Latimer; Northern Sequoyah; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov