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Cherokee School Weather Advisories
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 520 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma.
DAY ONE
Today and Tonight. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. RISK
Limited. AREA
Along and North of Highway 412. ONSET
Ongoing. DANGEROUS HEAT. RISK
Elevated. AREA
Eastern Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas. ONSET
Ongoing. DISCUSSION
Another hot day will continue across eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas with heat indices up to 108 degrees. Potential for isolated thunderstorms development late this afternoon remains in the vicinity of a weak boundary in far northern Oklahoma. A few strong to locally severe storms may occur into early evening, with the main threat being damaging downburst wind gusts up to 70 mph. Activity should largely stay confined to parts of northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas along and north of Highway 412. Additional thunderstorm development along the front remains expected into the overnight hours, with potential for a localized heavy rainfall threat where storms move over the same areas impacted by earlier activity. A few instances of large hail may also occur. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Friday through Wednesday. FRIDAY
Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential. SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Dangerous Heat Potential. EXTENDED DISCUSSION
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible again Friday afternoon and evening, mainly across southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas as the weak boundary progresses southward through the region. A few storms could be strong to severe again Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts the main concerns along with locally heavy rainfall. Otherwise, the main story for the weekend and into next week will be continued hot conditions across the region. High temperatures routinely near or in excess of 100 degrees will be common with heat headlines likely to continue at least for portions of the forecast area. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma.
DAY ONE
Today and Tonight. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. RISK
Limited. AREA
Along and North of Highway 412. ONSET
Ongoing. DANGEROUS HEAT. RISK
Elevated. AREA
Eastern Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas. ONSET
Ongoing. DISCUSSION
Another hot day will continue across eastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas with heat indices up to 108 degrees. Potential for isolated thunderstorms development late this afternoon remains in the vicinity of a weak boundary in far northern Oklahoma. A few strong to locally severe storms may occur into early evening, with the main threat being damaging downburst wind gusts up to 70 mph. Activity should largely stay confined to parts of northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas along and north of Highway 412. Additional thunderstorm development along the front remains expected into the overnight hours, with potential for a localized heavy rainfall threat where storms move over the same areas impacted by earlier activity. A few instances of large hail may also occur. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Friday through Wednesday. FRIDAY
Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential. SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Dangerous Heat Potential. EXTENDED DISCUSSION
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible again Friday afternoon and evening, mainly across southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas as the weak boundary progresses southward through the region. A few storms could be strong to severe again Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts the main concerns along with locally heavy rainfall. Otherwise, the main story for the weekend and into next week will be continued hot conditions across the region. High temperatures routinely near or in excess of 100 degrees will be common with heat headlines likely to continue at least for portions of the forecast area. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 1235 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 107. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. &&
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 107. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 1235 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 107. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. &&
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Heat index values up to 107. WHERE
Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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