Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 7:10:24 am CDT

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Above Average Heat Continues

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High temperatures across the region will range from the mid to upper 90s today and Saturday with peak afternoon heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees. Those having to spend a lot of time outdoors should take precautions from the heat!

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Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
De Queen AR	06:53	Mist	3	70	69	96	CALM	-	29.89
El Dorado AR	06:53	Clear	10	67	67	100	CALM	-	29.91
Henderson TX	06:55	Clear	10	72	66	83	CALM	-	29.93
Idabel OK	06:55	Mist	6	71	71	100	ENE 5	-	29.91
Longview TX	06:53	Clear	10	72	70	93	CALM	-	29.91
Lufkin TX	05:53	Clear	8	72	70	93	CALM	-	29.89
Monroe LA	06:53	Clear	10	69	67	92	CALM	-	29.92
Mount Pleasant TX	06:55	Mist	1	69	68	98	SSE 5	-	29.91
Nacogdoches TX	06:56	Clear	10				CALM	-	29.92
Natchitoches LA	06:55	Clear	7	70	70	100	CALM	-	29.91
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	06:56	Mist	6	73	69	88	CALM	-	29.90
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	06:53	Clear	10	74	71	90	CALM	-	29.91
Texarkana AR	06:53	Clear	10	75	70	84	SW 5	-	29.90
Tyler TX	06:53	Clear	10	72	69	90	S 5	-	29.90


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