Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 12:18PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 115
today. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected tomorrow.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat related illnesses are
possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the
conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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; Pawnee; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Creek; Okfuskee; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Muskogee; McIntosh; Haskell; Western Osage; Northern Le Flore; Northeast Osage; Central and Southern Sequoyah; Southeast Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov