2:56 PM
— July 2nd, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
4:11 PM
— July 2nd, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery,
Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
11:10 AM
— July 2nd, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected today and Thursday
afternoons.
* WHERE...Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin, and
North and Central Sebastian Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting
those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing
strenuous activities.
11:10 AM
— July 2nd, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected today and Thursday
afternoons.
* WHERE...Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin, and
North and Central Sebastian Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting
those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing
strenuous activities.
2:50 PM
— July 2nd, 3:00 AM
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Arkansas River near Muskogee affecting Muskogee County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Arkansas River near Muskogee.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, no flooding occurs but low lying
agricultural areas may be threatened. Continue to monitor later
forecasts.
At 28.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain between 27 and 28
feet until further notice.
- Action stage is 27.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wahoo Bay
The east end of Wahoo Bay will be fenced off starting April 10, 2026, so contactors can utilize the area for staging as part of the bridge replacement project on State Highway 251A across the Fort Gibson dam. Public access to the east boat ramp and campsites 17-20 will be closed.
Fort Smith
The Visitor Center, gallows, and commissary are closed early on Monday, May 19 at 4:00 pm due to inclement weather.
Dam Site
Dam Site Closure - The west side of Dam Site (including the Dam Site North boat ramp) will be closed beginning May 17, 2026 for the bridge deck replacement across the Fort Gibson dam. Highway 251A will be gated just past the Overlook entrance road. Access will be restricted to construction and Corps personnel only. Area will be closed for a minimum of 2 1/2 years. Dam Site East fishing wall and the Overlook areas will remain open.