Area Forecast Discussion
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507 FXUS64 KSHV 221951 AFDSHV Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Shreveport LA 251 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM...
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(This evening through Sunday Night) Issued at 248 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 The hottest temperatures of the year begin now and continue through the weekend across the Four State Region. Surface ridging currently over the Mississippi River Valley will continue to gradually shift westward into the Southern Great Plains and nearly directly overhead by tomorrow afternoon, boosting temperature maximums/minimums into the upper 90s (lower 100s)/mid- to-upper 70s. Light southerly winds and dew points in the upper 60s/lower 70s will maintain muggy outdoor conditions. /16/
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&& .LONG TERM...
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(Monday through next Friday) Issued at 248 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 Dangerous heat will continue through most if not all of next week across the Four State Region, with some potential for only a slight reprieve from precipitation. This is due to broad surface ridging that will slowly drift westward into Texas over the week, limiting wind speeds to below 10 mph. The wind that does remain will retain a southerly direction, boosting dew points into the low-to-mid 70s through the week. That alone will set the stage for dangerous heat, especially given the cumulative nature of heat stress and higher temperatures overnight allowing less relief. Temperature maximums will reach the upper 90s/lower 100s (with heat indices in the 105-110 range), while temperature minimums will only fall into the upper 70s/lower 80s. Heat hazard products are almost fully certain to be issued through most of next week. Adequate precautions and awareness are encouraged now against the elevated potential for heat illnesses. Through all of next week, this includes (and is not limited to) altering outdoor plans, taking frequent breaks if you must be outside, checking the backseat of your vehicle, and knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. /16/
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&& .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1224 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 Surface and upper-level ridge of high pressure to maintain dry conditions through the TAF period ending 23/18Z. Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots across most locations expected today, becoming light and variable overnight. Winds forecast to increase to 5 to 10 knots again on Sunday. Otherwise, VFR skies to prevail with few to scattered clouds possible. /05/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
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SHV 79 99 80 100 / 0 0 0 10 MLU 76 97 78 98 / 0 0 0 10 DEQ 72 97 74 97 / 0 0 0 10 TXK 76 99 78 100 / 0 0 0 10 ELD 74 97 76 98 / 0 0 0 10 TYR 76 97 76 98 / 0 0 0 0 GGG 76 97 76 97 / 0 0 0 10 LFK 73 97 75 98 / 0 10 0 10
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&& .SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...16 LONG TERM....16 AVIATION...05