Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 12:20PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast
Texas.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
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; Union; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: