Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ075-LAZ008-009-016-024>026-MSZ018-019-025-034>036-040>043-047-048-
053-059>061-191700-
/O.UPG.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260820T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KJAN.XH.W.0008.260819T1300Z-260820T0200Z/
Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Catahoula-Tensas-
Concordia-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Claiborne-Jefferson-
Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Ruleville, Meadville, Greenville, Goodman,
Bude, Lexington, Greenwood, Cleveland, Lake Village, Oak Grove,
Natchez, Waterproof, Anguilla, Jonesville, Canton,
Jackson, Port Gibson, Newellton, Vicksburg, Eudora, Fayette, St.
Joseph, Isola, Yazoo City, Tchula, Mayersville, Harrisonburg,
Madison, Rolling Fork, West Ferriday, Ferriday, Durant, Epps,
Belzoni, Lake Providence, Indianola, Roxie, Dermott, Tallulah,
Pickens, Ridgeland, and Vidalia
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and southwest Mississippi,
southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ031-032-039-043>047-057-121-122-130-138-230-238-200100-
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0005.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Conway-Faulkner-Perry-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Arkansas-
Southern Johnson County-Southern Pope County-
Western and Northern Logan County-Northwest Yell County-
Southern and Eastern Logan County-Yell Excluding Northwest-
Including the cities of Havana, Stuttgart, Blue Mountain, Morrilton,
Sugar Grove, Dardanelle, Benton, Hazen, Waveland, De Witt, Mount
Magazine, De Valls Bluff, Hartman, Little Rock, London, Danville,
Russellville, Coal Hill, North Little Rock, Caulksville, Paris,
Clarendon, Hector, Des Arc, Cabot, Knoxville, Conway, Atkins, Ola,
Lonoke, Clarksville, Perryville, Bryant, Subiaco, Plainview,
Booneville, and Brinkley
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
around or over 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, and western
Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ025-033-034-042-054>056-064-065-200100-
/O.UPG.KLZK.HT.Y.0022.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KLZK.XH.W.0005.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Jackson-White-Woodruff-Garland-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Lincoln-
Desha-
Including the cities of Sheridan, Hot Springs, Searcy, McGehee,
Beebe, Pine Bluff, Gould, Malvern, Augusta, Star City, Dumas,
Newport, Cotton Plant, and McCrory
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
around or over 110 expected.
* WHERE...Garland, Grant, White, Jackson, Woodruff, Desha, Jefferson,
Lincoln, and Hot Spring Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ARZ026>028-035-036-048-MSZ001-008-012-TNZ049-088-191715-
/O.UPG.KMEG.HT.Y.0021.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KMEG.XH.W.0006.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-
DeSoto-Tate-Panola-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Blytheville, Jonesboro, Forrest City, Olive
Branch, Covington, Batesville, Germantown, Memphis, Millington,
Wynne, Bartlett, West Memphis, Collierville, Southaven, Senatobia,
and Harrisburg
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109
degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ARZ049-058-MSZ007-010-011-020-191715-
/O.CON.KMEG.XH.W.0006.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Marks, Clarksdale, Tunica, Helena-West
Helena, Marianna, and Charleston
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112
degrees expected.
* WHERE...In Arkansas, Lee AR and Phillips Counties. In Mississippi,
Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, and Tunica Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
526 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-191900-
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0016.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Bayou La Batre, Walnut Hill, Grand Bay,
Pensacola Beach, Molino, Luverne, Wright, Wiggins, Bagdad, Beaumont,
Prichard, Crestview, Flomaton, Ensley, Orange Beach, Monroeville,
Jay, Richton, Dauphin Island, Chatom, Spanish Fort, Century, Beulah,
Butler, Thomasville, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Bay Minette, Homewood,
Mobile, Fort Pickens, Seminole, Niceville, Evergreen, McLain,
Andalusia, Atmore, Fort Walton Beach, Greenville, Lucedale, Theodore,
Opp, Perdido Bay, Gulf Breeze, Valparaiso, Pine Hill, Brewton,
Lisman, Milton, Eglin AFB, Brantley, Foley, Destin, Silas, Navarre,
Jackson, Camden, Waynesboro, Leakesville, New Augusta, Grove Hill,
Stockton, Pensacola, Citronelle, Millry, Daphne, Fort Morgan, and
Saraland
526 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ074-LAZ007-015-023-MSZ026>033-037>039-044>046-049>052-054>058-
062>066-072>074-191700-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260820T0200Z/
Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-
Neshoba-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-
Jasper-Clarke-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Taylorsville, West Point, Morton, New Hebron,
Hattiesburg, Hamburg, Ackerman, North Carrollton, Columbus, Forest,
Mathiston, Hazlehurst, Carthage, Magee, Starkville, Vaiden,
Monticello, Bastrop, Laurel, Eupora, Prentiss, Pearl, Brandon,
Newton, Louisville, Winnsboro, Conehatta, Philadelphia, Scooba, Bay
Springs, Stonewall, Union, Collins, Meridian, Macon, Lumberton, Weir,
Carrollton, Shubuta, Columbia, Rayville, Raleigh, Crossett, Purvis,
Mendenhall, Bassfield, North Crossett, Brookhaven, Delhi, De Kalb,
Wesson, Mount Olive, Decatur, Quitman, West Hattiesburg, West
Crossett, Pearl River, Heidelberg, Richland, Crystal Springs,
Grenada, Kosciusko, Winona, and Brooksville
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast
Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1234 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
LAZ028-029-032-033-044-045-055-143-153-154-253-254-200100-
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0016.260819T1700Z-260820T0100Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Lafayette-Upper St.
Martin-Lower St. Martin-Northern Acadia-Upper Iberia-Upper St.
Mary-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-
Including the cities of Patterson, Cottonport, New Iberia,
Alexandria, Lafayette, Church Point, Mamou, Bayou Vista,
Stephensville, Marksville, Bunkie, Breaux Bridge, Franklin,
Reddell, Eunice, Jeanerette, Centerville, Avery Island, Burns
Point, Crowley, Opelousas, St. Martinville, Cade, Berwick, Rayne,
Pineville, Cypremort Point, Mansura, Lawtell, Beaver, Morgan
City, Ville Platte, St. Landry, Branch, Iota, Simmesport, and
Effie
1234 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest
Louisiana.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
Stigger/87
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1215 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-191900-
/O.EXT.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260821T0100Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Monroe, Omaha, Bossier City, Winnfield,
Linden, Hemphill, Gibsland, Bernice, Lewisville, Dry Prong, San
Augustine, Olla, Shreveport, Coushatta, Mount Pleasant, Logansport,
Atlanta, Broken Bow, Midway, Ringgold, Bogata, Texarkana, Longview,
Jonesboro, Nacogdoches, Lone Star, Mineola, Mansfield, El Dorado,
Jacksonville, Haynesville, Center, Naples, Rusk, Quitman, Henderson,
Pittsburg, Montgomery, Colfax, Gilmer, Tyler, Natchitoches, Pineland,
Farmerville, Ashdown, Many, Clarks, Stonewall, Marshall, Homer, Big
Sandy, Clarksville, Jefferson, Bradley, Martin, Magnolia, Carthage,
Idabel, Mineral Springs, Stamps, Mount Vernon, Hughes Springs,
Hawkins, Jena, Queen City, Dierks, Ruston, Springhill, Pleasant Hill,
Prescott, Winnsboro, Columbia, Arcadia, Hope, Nashville, Minden,
Lufkin, Zwolle, Daingerfield, Grayson, and De Queen
1215 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
ARZ004-005-014>016-024-052-053-062-063-066>069-103-112-113-123-137-
140-141-203-212-213-221>223-237-240-241-313-340-341-200100-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0022.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Marion-Baxter-Stone-Izard-Independence-Cleburne-Pike-Clark-Dallas-
Cleveland-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-
Boone County Except Southwest-Newton County Higher Elevations-
Searcy County Lower Elevations-Southeast Van Buren County-
Northern Scott County-Polk County Lower Elevations-
Central and Eastern Montgomery County-Boone County Higher Elevations-
Newton County Lower Elevations-
Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Johnson County Higher Elevations-Pope County Higher Elevations-
Van Buren County Higher Elevations-Central and Southern Scott County-
Northern Polk County Higher Elevations-
Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Including the cities of Norman, Oark, Dennard, Y City, Melbourne,
Ponca, Rison, Yellville, Western Grove, Mountain View, Calico Rock,
Heber Springs, Botkinburg, Arkadelphia, Arbaugh, Warren, Harrison,
Pindall, Fairfield Bay, Hartley, Flippin, Waldron, Hampton, Ozone,
Glenwood, Mount Ida, Deer, Saint Joe, Nogo, Mountain Fork, Tilly,
Bull Shoals, Scotland, Jasper, Boles, Mena, Leslie, Hatfield, Acorn,
Fordyce, Camden, Marshall, Horseshoe Bend, Summit, Clinton, Grannis,
Big Fork, Albert, Oxford, Pelsor, Thornton, Batesville, Damascus,
Gilbert, Rich Mountain, Murfreesboro, Mountain Home, Monticello,
Nunley, Shirley, Mansfield, Kingsland, Story, and Boxley
1203 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to near 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southeast, southwest,
and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
MSZ002>005-009-013>017-021>024-TNZ048-050>053-089>091-191715-
/O.CAN.KMEG.HT.Y.0021.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMEG.HT.Y.0022.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Prentiss-Lafayette-Union-
Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-
Lauderdale-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-
Including the cities of Corinth, Okolona, Amory, New Albany, Bruce,
Henderson, Pontotoc, Ripley MS, Oxford, Brownsville, Calhoun City,
Ripley TN, Alamo, Bolivar, Water Valley, Oakland, Coffeeville,
Fulton, Ashland, Tupelo, Holly Springs, Booneville, Somerville,
Houston, Jackson, Selmer, and Aberdeen
1131 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
933 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ALZ011>013-015-022>025-030>036-039>044-191900-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260820T0200Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Walker-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-
Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-
Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Alabaster, Demopolis, Clanton, Jasper,
Hayneville, Rockford, Columbiana, Centreville, Prattville,
Livingston, Hoover, Fayette, Eutaw, Linden, Birmingham, Hamilton,
Sulligent, Wetumpka, Fort Deposit, Carrollton, Marion, Tuscaloosa,
Montgomery, Moundville, Pelham, Tallassee, Greensboro, Vernon, and
Selma
933 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette,
Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion,
Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
839 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>058-064-070-071-076>087-090>100-
MSZ068>071-077-083>088-191800-
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0021.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Assumption-St. James-
St. John The Baptist-Upper St. Bernard-Lower St. Bernard-Northern
Tangipahoa-Southeast St. Tammany-Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-
Northern St. Tammany-Southwestern St. Tammany-Central Tangipahoa-
Lower Tangipahoa-Northern Livingston-Southern Livingston-Western
Ascension-Eastern Ascension-Upper Jefferson-Central Plaquemines-
Lower Plaquemines-Central Jefferson-Coastal Jefferson-Upper
Lafourche-Lower Lafourche-Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Upper
St. Charles-Central St. Charles-Lower St. Charles-Wilkinson-Amite-
Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-Northern Hancock-Northern Harrison-
Northern Jackson-Southern Hancock-Southern Harrison-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Picayune, Jackson, Salem, Labadieville,
Pierre Part, Sorrento, Prairieville, Laplace, Independence, Bayou
Sorrel, Franklinton, Lockport, Slidell, East New Orleans,
Hammond, Robert, French Settlement, Galliano, St. Martin,
Metairie, Harahan, Clinton, Easleyville, Gautier, Crossroads,
Gramercy, Whitehall, Yscloskey, Madisonville, Smithdale, Roseland,
Livonia, Greensburg, Thibodaux, Diamondhead, Biloxi, Walker, Convent,
Waveland, Long Beach, Darlington, Pass Christian, McComb,
Donaldsonville, Westwego, Boutte, Springfield, Jean Lafitte, White
Castle, Wakefield, Cocodrie, Montegut, Tylertown, Mandeville, Wade,
Pearlington, New Roads, Folsom, Gloster, Denham Springs, Bush, Buras,
Gonzales, Hahnville, Kentwood, Chauvin, Montpelier, Brusly, Houma,
Cut Off, Leeville, Dolorosa, Chalmette, Bogalusa, Bayou Cane, Kiln,
Moss Point,
Escatawpa, Barataria, Covington, St. Francisville, Livingston,
Montz, Addis, Norco, Dulac, Kenner, Braithwaite, Gillsburg, Shell
Beach, Alliance, New Orleans, Sellers, Lyman, Vancleave, Bay St.
Louis, Necaise, Luling, Port Sulphur, Paincourtville, Killian, Pointe
A La Hache, Grand Isle, Golden Meadow, Fort Adams, Meraux,
Lettsworth, Marrero, Amite, Port Allen, Larose, Liberty, McNeil,
Baton Rouge, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Akers, Plaquemine, Lutcher,
Poplarville, Tickfaw, Gretna, Woodville, Delacroix, Centreville,
Destrehan, Dexter, Saucier, Bonnet Carre Spillway, Pascagoula,
Violet, Spillman, Felps, Enon, Wilmer, Acy, Ponchatoula, Geismar,
Raceland, Lafitte, and Reserve
839 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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