Extreme Heat Warning Issued for East Central and Northeast Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on August 14, 2026, 9 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 8 PM CDT Friday for portions of east central and northeast Oklahoma, with heat index values 110 to 115.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- East Central and Northeast Oklahoma
- Issued
- August 14, 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 9 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central and Northeast Oklahoma.
Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Tulsa OK. Effective from August 13 at 10:48 PM CDT until August 14 at 8:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Portions of east central and northeast Oklahoma, including Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee, Western Osage, Northeast Osage, and Southeast Osage.
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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 110 to 115.
Timeline
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM CDT Friday, August 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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