Headline:
Heat Advisory issued June 17 at 11:28PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:28pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of extreme southwest Arkansas, portions of
northwest Louisiana, and all of deep east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Miller; Caddo; Bossier; De Soto; Red River; Sabine; Natchitoches; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov