Extreme Heat Warning for Central and Southern Franklin County
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NOAA issued it on August 15, 2026, 8 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Tulsa issues Extreme Heat Warning for Central and Southern Franklin County with heat index values of 110-115 expected.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southern Franklin County
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa OK
Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 8 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southern Franklin County.
Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Tulsa OK. Multiple segments in effect: until 8 PM CDT August 15, Heat Advisory from 8 PM August 15 to noon CDT August 16, and second Extreme Heat Warning from noon to 8 PM CDT August 16.
Affected Areas
Central and Southern Franklin County (ARZ220).
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Heat index values from 110 to 115 expected Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows in the upper 70s expected Saturday night.
Timeline
Effective from August 15 at 11:26 AM CDT. First warning until 8 PM CDT August 15. Advisory from 8 PM August 15 to noon CDT August 16. Second warning from noon to 8 PM CDT August 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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