Heat Advisory for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin, from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 12:43 p.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 12:47 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin from Noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Saturday, September 5, from noon to 7 PM CDT, covering portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. The advisory warns that heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees are expected.
The advisory begins at noon CDT Saturday, September 5, and remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Saturday, September 5. It covers North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin counties in Arkansas, among others.
According to the advisory, heat-related illnesses are possible, especially for those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. The Weather Service advises taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. It also urges people to take action when they see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The advisory covers 35 zones, including areas such as Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, and Delaware counties in Oklahoma, and Crawford and Franklin counties in Arkansas.
Sep 4, 2026, 12:43 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma on Saturday
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma, in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The advisory was issued at 11:37 AM CDT on Friday, September 4.
Heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees are expected. The advisory covers 35 zones, including areas such as Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, and Muskogee counties in Oklahoma, and Crawford and Sebastian counties in Arkansas.
Officials advise taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Heat-related illnesses are possible, especially for those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. The advisory expires at 7 PM CDT Saturday.
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