Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Central and Southern Franklin County

Source: NOAA · Central and Southern Franklin County

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on August 13, 2026, 10 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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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT today for Central and Southern Franklin County, with heat index values up to 115 expected.

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Record type
Extreme Heat Warning
Affected area
Central and Southern Franklin County
Issued
August 13, 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 10 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southern Franklin County.

Alert Details

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Tulsa OK. The alert is effective from August 13 at 11:38 AM CDT until August 13 at 7:00 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

Central and Southern Franklin County.

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

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected.

Timeline

The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT on August 13. A Heat Advisory follows from 7 PM CDT on August 13 to 8 PM CDT on August 14.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT today for Central and Southern Franklin County, with heat index values up to 115 expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central and Southern Franklin County. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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