⚠️ Heat Advisory – Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass – Thursday, August 20, 2026

Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:11AM CDT until August 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Details

* 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.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.