⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – North and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford; Central and Southern Franklin; Northern Le Flore; Central and Southern Sequoyah – Thursday, July 30, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 30 at 1:18PM CDT until July 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Details

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107 expected today. Dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected Friday.

* WHERE…In Arkansas, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern
Franklin, and North and Central Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma,
Central and Southern Sequoyah and Northern Le Flore Counties.

* WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat related illnesses are
possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the
conditions or those performing strenuous activities.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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.