Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/20/2026 09:11

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:11AM CDT until August 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. 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.
Area Description: 
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov