Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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NPWSHV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
802 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>072-OKZ077-TXZ096-097-108>112-211200-
/O.EXP.KSHV.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-
Cass-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Hughes Springs, De Queen,
Clarksville, Idabel, Lone Star, Bogata, Prescott, Naples, Mineral
Springs, Queen City, Mount Pleasant, Lewisville, Dierks,
Daingerfield, Stamps, Bradley, Broken Bow, Magnolia, Ashdown, Omaha,
Nashville, Hope, Atlanta, Linden, Pittsburg, and Texarkana
802 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and
  northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ARZ073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-TXZ124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-
211200-
/O.CON.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-Red
River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-
Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Bossier City, San Augustine, Bernice,
Gibsland, Quitman, Gilmer, Clarks, Mansfield, Colfax, Montgomery,
Center, Logansport, Martin, Winnfield, Monroe, Natchitoches,
Marshall, Shreveport, Minden, Big Sandy, Carthage, Ringgold,
Springhill, Many, Tyler, Hemphill, Haynesville, El Dorado, Jonesboro,
Nacogdoches, Columbia, Pleasant Hill, Olla, Winnsboro, Lufkin,
Midway, Coushatta, Grayson, Hawkins, Longview, Arcadia, Stonewall,
Jena, Zwolle, Pineland, Mineola, Farmerville, Jacksonville, Homer,
Dry Prong, Jefferson, Ruston, Henderson, and Rusk
802 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arkansas, north central and
  northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

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.

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.

&&

$$

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