Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles ESE Jamestown OK

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
458 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Northern Crawford-
Northern Franklin-North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-
Central and Southern Franklin-Southern Sebastian-Pushmataha-
Choctaw-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-
Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Western Osage-
Northern Sequoyah-Northern Le Flore-Northeast Osage-
Central and Southern Sequoyah-Central Le Flore-Southeast Osage-
Southern Le Flore-
458 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026


This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...After 4PM.

DANGEROUS HEAT.
RISK...Significant.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Midday.

AREA AT GREATEST RISK...Northeast Oklahoma into Arkansas River
Valley of West Central Arkansas.

DISCUSSION...

Dangerous heat and heat stress remain across eastern Oklahoma and
northwest Arkansas today ahead of a weak frontal boundary
forecast to move into the region mid to late afternoon. Forecast
heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are anticipated, with the
higher values across parts of northeast Oklahoma into the
Arkansas River valley of west central Arkansas.

Mid to late afternoon, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are
expected to develop as the boundary moves into northeast Oklahoma
and far northwest Arkansas. Low shower and storm chances continue
through the evening and remain possible overnight tonight mainly
along and north of Interstate 40. Localized strong downburst winds
will be the main threat with the stronger storms through the late
evening hours.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Spotter Activation Not Expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
MONDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...Dangerous Heat Potential.
TUESDAY...Dangerous Heat Potential.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...Dangerous Heat
 Potential.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...Dangerous Heat Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Additional low shower and storm chances continue during the day
Monday while the weak frontal boundary sags southward through
eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Again, strong downburst
winds are the main threat with the stronger storms.

Behind the boundary, a minor cool down to areas north of
Interstate 40 are forecast Monday, while heat stress conditions
persist along and south of Interstate 40. Any break in the heat
will be short- lived with very hot conditions returning areawide
Tuesday, and especially Wednesday.

Low storm chances return during the second half of the week with
another frontal boundary potentially approaching the region. Even
with the rain chances through the upcoming week, hot and humid
conditions remain forecast and heat stress will remain a near
daily weather impact.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

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Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1131 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260816T1700Z/
North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-Washington OK-
Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-
Okmulgee-Wagoner-Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Northern Le Flore-Central and Southern Sequoyah-Southeast Osage-
Including the cities of Tulsa, Sapulpa, Spiro, Vinita, Arkoma,
Checotah, Fort Smith, Pryor, Jay, Stigler, Bartlesville, Wagoner,
Okmulgee, Okemah, Sallisaw, Van Buren, Muskogee, McAlester, Grove,
Panama, Claremore, Hominy, Miami, Pocola, and Nowata
1131 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.
  For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
  index values of 110 to 115 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
  central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Sunday. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1131 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

ARZ129-219-OKZ055>058-060>067-070-071-073-074-176-272-354-161645-
/O.CON.KTSA.XH.W.0014.260816T1700Z-260817T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260816T1700Z/
North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-Washington OK-
Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-
Okmulgee-Wagoner-Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Northern Le Flore-Central and Southern Sequoyah-Southeast Osage-
Including the cities of Tulsa, Sapulpa, Spiro, Vinita, Arkoma,
Checotah, Fort Smith, Pryor, Jay, Stigler, Bartlesville, Wagoner,
Okmulgee, Okemah, Sallisaw, Van Buren, Muskogee, McAlester, Grove,
Panama, Claremore, Hominy, Miami, Pocola, and Nowata
1131 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.
  For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
  index values of 110 to 115 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
  central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Sunday. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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