National Weather ServiceOklahomaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 59 heat advisories for Oklahoma in 2025 and 49 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 145, 198% above the average of 49 for those months in 2008-2025. Okmulgee was covered most often (353 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Oklahoma get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 145 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2024 | 105 |
| 2023 | 121 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee | 353 | 120 | September 17, 2026 |
| Haskell | 352 | 127 | September 17, 2026 |
| McIntosh | 352 | 119 | September 17, 2026 |
| Muskogee | 349 | 119 | September 17, 2026 |
| Wagoner | 348 | 124 | September 17, 2026 |
| Okfuskee | 339 | 115 | September 17, 2026 |
| Pittsburg | 337 | 120 | September 17, 2026 |
| Creek | 336 | 120 | September 17, 2026 |
| Tulsa | 333 | 122 | September 17, 2026 |
| Latimer | 328 | 116 | September 17, 2026 |
| Pushmataha | 324 | 119 | September 17, 2026 |
| Rogers | 324 | 121 | September 17, 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.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.