⚠️ Heat Advisory – Benton; Carroll; Washington; Madison; Ottawa; Delaware; Cherokee; Adair – Monday, August 17, 2026

Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 11:29AM CDT until August 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Details

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE…In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington AR
Counties. In Oklahoma, Cherokee, Adair, Delaware, and Ottawa
Counties.

* WHEN…From 1 PM Tuesday to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting
those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing
strenuous activities.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.