Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 1:06PM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 115 expected this afternoon. Heat
index values up to 110 expected Thursday afternoon.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Oklahoma.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* 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:
Pushmataha; Choctaw; Washington; Nowata; Craig; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Creek; Okfuskee; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Muskogee; McIntosh; Pittsburg; Haskell; Latimer; Northern Le Flore; Northeast Osage; Central and Southern Sequoyah; Central Le Flore; Southeast Osage; Southern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov