National Weather ServiceOklahomaExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 5 extreme heat warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 39, 227% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Tulsa was covered most often (127 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 39 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oklahoma get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 127 | 60 | September 9, 2026 |
| Wagoner | 114 | 60 | September 9, 2026 |
| Rogers | 114 | 60 | September 9, 2026 |
| Muskogee | 113 | 62 | September 9, 2026 |
| Okmulgee | 111 | 60 | September 9, 2026 |
| Washington | 104 | 49 | August 18, 2026 |
| Nowata | 101 | 51 | August 18, 2026 |
| McIntosh | 101 | 54 | September 9, 2026 |
| Mayes | 100 | 54 | September 9, 2026 |
| Creek | 94 | 46 | August 18, 2026 |
| Craig | 93 | 45 | August 18, 2026 |
| Haskell | 90 | 49 | September 9, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest extreme heat warnings for Oklahoma in AreaZine's record
NWS TulsaWarningSeptember 8, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin and 10 more, AR and OK
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 9, 2026
NWS TulsaWarningSeptember 7, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin and 10 more, AR and OK
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Jackson, Tillman, Cotton and 4 more, OK and TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 25, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 24, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Greer, Kiowa, Comanche and 7 more, OK
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 22, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Beckham, Washita, Harmon and 23 more, OK and TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 23, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 21, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Kingfisher, Logan, Cotton and 1 more, OK and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS ShreveportWarningAugust 20, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Sevier, Howard, Little River and 13 more, AR and OK
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 20, 2026
NWS TulsaWarningAugust 19, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Pushmataha and Choctaw, OK
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 20, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning means dangerous heat is expected, measured by heat index or temperature thresholds each office sets. It replaced the excessive heat warning in 2025. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the excessive heat warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.