Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
912 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALC073-180230-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0147.000000T0000Z-260818T0230Z/
Jefferson AL-
912 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 912 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Clay to Forestdale, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Center
Point, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Adamsville, Argo, Kimberly, Graysville,
Morris, Brookside, Mulga, West Jefferson, Cardiff, Ketona Lakes,
Chalkville, and Grayson Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3370 8704 3381 8670 3378 8665 3377 8665
3377 8660 3369 8652 3368 8653 3353 8694
3366 8709 3366 8706 3368 8706 3369 8704
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 310DEG 25KT 3369 8658 3358 8691
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
Severe Weather Statement
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
912 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALC073-180230-
/O.CON.KBMX.SV.W.0147.000000T0000Z-260818T0230Z/
Jefferson AL-
912 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 912 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Clay to Forestdale, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Center
Point, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Adamsville, Argo, Kimberly, Graysville,
Morris, Brookside, Mulga, West Jefferson, Cardiff, Ketona Lakes,
Chalkville, and Grayson Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3370 8704 3381 8670 3378 8665 3377 8665
3377 8660 3369 8652 3368 8653 3353 8694
3366 8709 3366 8706 3368 8706 3369 8704
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 310DEG 25KT 3369 8658 3358 8691
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ263>266-FLZ202-204-206-181200-
/O.CON.KMOB.XH.W.0003.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
Including the cities of Grand Bay, Bagdad, Theodore, Beulah, Foley,
Orange Beach, Spanish Fort, Navarre, Pensacola, Wright, Destin,
Pensacola Beach, Fort Pickens, Gulf Breeze, Fairhope, Fort Walton
Beach, Ensley, Bay Minette, Eglin AFB, Bayou La Batre, Dauphin
Island, Perdido Bay, Mobile, Gulf Shores, Seminole, Daphne,
Niceville, Valparaiso, Prichard, and Fort Morgan
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile
Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal,
Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
842 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ031-032-039-043-044-121-122-130-138-230-238-181200-
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Conway-Faulkner-Perry-Saline-Pulaski-Southern Johnson County-
Southern Pope County-Western and Northern Logan County-Northwest
Yell County-Southern and Eastern Logan County-Yell Excluding
Northwest-
Including the cities of Hector, Plainview, Ola, Coal Hill, Paris,
Conway, Hartman, Dardanelle, Atkins, London, Havana, Danville,
Russellville, Clarksville, Morrilton, Knoxville, Booneville, Bryant,
Little Rock, Blue Mountain, Perryville, Mount Magazine, Caulksville,
Sugar Grove, Waveland, Subiaco, Benton, and North Little Rock
842 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.
* WHERE...Portions of central and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
838 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
LAZ057-058-064-076>087-089-092-098>100-MSZ083>088-181800-
/O.CON.KLIX.XH.W.0007.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper St. Bernard-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-Upper Plaquemines-Central Jefferson-
Upper St. Charles-Central St. Charles-Lower St. Charles-Northern
Hancock-Northern Harrison-Northern Jackson-Southern Hancock-
Southern Harrison-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Boutte, Robert, Killian, East New Orleans,
Gonzales, Mandeville, Geismar, Wade, Waveland, French Settlement,
Diamondhead, Bonnet Carre Spillway, Meraux, Pass Christian,
Pascagoula, Long Beach, Whitehall, Lutcher, Montz, Kenner, Barataria,
Kiln, Hahnville, Saucier, Gautier, Vancleave, Livingston, Akers, Moss
Point, Norco, Belle Chasse, Reserve, Destrehan, Necaise, Chalmette,
Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Luling,
Jean Lafitte, Violet, Sorrento, Prairieville, Bay St. Louis,
Laplace, Folsom, Harahan, Tickfaw, Acy, Ponchatoula, Convent,
Westwego, Gramercy, Independence, Covington, Donaldsonville,
Pearlington, Bush, Madisonville, Metairie, Lyman, St. Martin, New
Orleans, Sellers, Walker, Denham Springs, Biloxi, Springfield,
Hammond, Gretna, Slidell, Marrero, Lafitte, and Escatawpa
838 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ051>060-261-262-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-181200-
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0015.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Escambia Inland-
Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Brewton, Pine Hill, Millry, Milton, New
Augusta, Silas, Butler, Wiggins, Grove Hill, Andalusia, Greenville,
Lisman, Citronelle, Richton, Chatom, Stockton, Century, Walnut Hill,
Luverne, Jackson, Flomaton, Atmore, Brantley, Lucedale, Saraland,
Molino, Crestview, Homewood, Monroeville, Thomasville, Opp, Beaumont,
Leakesville, Camden, Waynesboro, Evergreen, McLain, and Jay
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
842 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ004-005-014-024-033-042-045>047-052>057-062>069-103-112-113-123-
137-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-237-240-241-313-340-341-181200-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Marion-Baxter-Stone-Cleburne-White-Garland-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-
Pike-Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Desha-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 Rison, Mount Ida, Dennard, Saint Joe,
Waldron, Mena, Hartley, Gould, Beebe, Leslie, Fordyce, Fairfield Bay,
Gilbert, Clinton, Flippin, Glenwood, Mansfield, Malvern, McGehee, Big
Fork, Hazen, Camden, Nogo, Story, Botkinburg, Kingsland, Des Arc, Hot
Springs, Boxley, Jasper, Murfreesboro, Bull Shoals, Rich Mountain,
Pine Bluff, Summit, Stuttgart, Albert, Shirley, Boles, Hampton, De
Valls Bluff, Hatfield, Scotland, Y City, Pindall, Brinkley, Mountain
Home, Pelsor, Lonoke, Star City, Monticello, Marshall, Mountain View,
Acorn, Warren, Sheridan, Harrison, Searcy, Arbaugh, Ozone, Grannis,
Dumas, Thornton, Mountain Fork, Ponca, Western Grove, Clarendon,
Norman, Oark, Nunley, Arkadelphia, Damascus, Yellville, Deer, Cabot,
De Witt, Tilly, and Heber Springs
842 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
838 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056-070-071-090-091-093>097-MSZ068>071-077-
181800-
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0020.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Assumption-Lower St.
Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-Central Plaquemines-Lower Plaquemines-
Coastal Jefferson-Upper Lafourche-Lower Lafourche-Upper
Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl
River-
Including the cities of Pierre Part, McNeil, Dulac, Fort Adams, New
Roads, Shell Beach, Larose, Livonia, Pointe A La Hache, Wilmer,
Tylertown, Felps, Lockport, Golden Meadow, Port Allen, Thibodaux,
Buras, Picayune, Kentwood, Brusly, Lettsworth, Amite,
Dolorosa, St. Francisville, Gloster, Alliance, Smithdale, Addis,
Labadieville, Leeville, Paincourtville, Jackson, Spillman,
Easleyville, Chauvin, Woodville, Greensburg, Cocodrie, Centreville,
Liberty, Dexter, Plaquemine, Wakefield, Montpelier, Bogalusa,
Roseland, Clinton, Yscloskey, Grand Isle, Raceland, Bayou Cane, Baton
Rouge, Montegut, Crossroads, Braithwaite, Franklinton, Bayou Sorrel,
Port Sulphur, Salem, Poplarville, McComb, Houma, Enon, Galliano,
White Castle, Cut Off, Gillsburg, Darlington, and Delacroix
838 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
828 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ049-058-MSZ007-010>012-020>022-180930-
/O.EXP.KMEG.XH.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0020.260818T0200Z-260819T0100Z/
Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-
Yalobusha-Calhoun-
Including the cities of Marianna, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Marks,
Clarksdale, Bruce, Batesville, Calhoun City, Charleston,
Tunica, and Helena-West Helena
828 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees expected.
* WHERE...In Arkansas, Lee AR and Phillips Counties. In Mississippi,
Calhoun, Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica, and
Yalobusha Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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 Lake Charles LA
202 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
LAZ028-029-032-033-044-045-055-143-152>154-243-252>254-181715-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0015.260818T1700Z-260819T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Lafayette-Upper St.
Martin-Lower St. Martin-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper
Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Acadia-Lower Vermilion-Lower
Iberia-Lower St. Mary-
Including the cities of Branch, Jeanerette, New Iberia, Bayou
Vista, Marksville, Effie, Stephensville, Simmesport, Church
Point, Patterson, Cade, Intracoastal City, Crowley, Bunkie,
Reddell, Morgan City, Cypremort Point, Meaux, Avery Island,
Lafayette, Ville Platte, Beaver, Eunice, Alexandria, Kaplan,
Centerville, Rayne, Mansura, Morse, Pineville, Berwick,
Cottonport, Forked Island, Abbeville, Iota, Breaux Bridge,
Gueydan, Lawtell, Franklin, Opelousas, St. Landry, Maurice, Burns
Point, St. Martinville, and Mamou
202 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest
Louisiana.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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 Birmingham AL
102 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ022-023-030>035-039>050-180300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.HT.Y.0009.260818T0200Z-260819T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBMX.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260818T0200Z/
Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Marengo-
Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Fort Deposit, Troy, Eutaw, Tallassee,
Carrollton, Livingston, Opelika, Prattville, Tuscaloosa, Centreville,
Hayneville, Phenix City, Wetumpka, Auburn, Selma, Demopolis,
Moundville, Linden, Marion, Montgomery, Union Springs, Greensboro,
Eufaula, Tuskegee, and Clanton
102 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore,
Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry,
Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ074-LAZ007-015-023-024-180200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-
Including the cities of Rayville, Harrisonburg, Bastrop, North
Crossett, Hamburg, Crossett, Jonesville, West Crossett, Winnsboro,
and Delhi
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. And again from 11 AM to 8 PM
CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures at night will not bring much
relief as they struggle to fall below 80 in some cases. The threat
for dangerous heat will continue into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
KP
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ075-LAZ008-009-016-025-026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-180200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Tensas-Concordia-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-
Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Fayette, Decatur, Morton, Newellton, North
Carrollton, Cleveland, De Kalb, Wesson, Meadville, Bassfield, Vaiden,
Macon, Anguilla, Ferriday, Jackson, Mendenhall, Shubuta, New Hebron,
Purvis, Starkville, Tallulah, Madison, Heidelberg, Crystal Springs,
Lexington, Epps, Stonewall, Weir, Pearl, West Ferriday, Louisville,
Carthage, Monticello, Forest, Brandon, Rolling Fork, Belzoni, Winona,
Canton, Philadelphia, Quitman, Ridgeland, Pearl River, Greenwood,
Ackerman, Hazlehurst, Carrollton, Bude, Lake Providence, Lumberton,
Roxie, Newton, Tchula, Indianola, Conehatta, Greenville, Mount Olive,
Dermott, Goodman, West Hattiesburg, Kosciusko, Columbia, Ruleville,
Isola, Lake Village, Prentiss, Eudora, Richland, Brooksville,
Grenada, Mathiston, Mayersville, Union, Oak Grove, Laurel,
Hattiesburg, Columbus, Magee, Taylorsville, West Point, Pickens,
Durant, Natchez, Raleigh,
Waterproof, Brookhaven, Vicksburg, St. Joseph, Bay Springs, Yazoo
City, Vidalia, Meridian, Collins, Eupora, Port Gibson, and Scooba
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess
of 110 degrees and peaking around 115 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of west, central, north and south Mississippi,
southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1158 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 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>167-181200-
/O.EXT.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260820T0100Z/
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 Shreveport, Jacksonville, Bogata,
Clarksville, Tyler, De Queen, Mineola, Lewisville, Texarkana, Hughes
Springs, Stonewall, Bossier City, Clarks, Ringgold, Broken Bow,
Martin, Springhill, Omaha, Pineland, Montgomery, Bradley, Mount
Vernon, Rusk, Bernice, Minden, Naples, Hope, Henderson, Gibsland,
Mineral Springs, Monroe, Quitman, Jefferson, Carthage, Jena, Midway,
Olla, Mansfield, Columbia, Hemphill, Arcadia, Winnfield, Hawkins,
Lufkin, El Dorado, Zwolle, Colfax, Marshall, San Augustine,
Farmerville, Queen City, Magnolia, Coushatta, Ruston, Winnsboro,
Logansport, Nashville, Big Sandy, Dierks, Atlanta, Homer,
Haynesville, Nacogdoches, Gilmer, Stamps, Natchitoches, Daingerfield,
Pittsburg, Longview, Jonesboro, Linden, Ashdown, Grayson, Mount
Pleasant, Center, Many, Dry Prong, Idabel, Pleasant Hill, Prescott,
and Lone Star
1158 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* 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 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.
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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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
918 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ024-025-180300-
Jefferson AL-Shelby AL-
918 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM CDT...
At 918 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leeds to Birmingham. Movement was
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville,
Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Fultondale, Center Point, Tarrant,
Adamsville, Argo, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Shops of Grand
River, Five Points South, and Vandiver.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3366 8652 3362 8654 3362 8655 3356 8655
3355 8654 3355 8648 3350 8648 3350 8638
3339 8638 3337 8635 3335 8634 3332 8659
3355 8695 3368 8654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0218Z 301DEG 26KT 3357 8653 3342 8691
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
903 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ017-180245-
Blount AL-
903 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BLOUNT COUNTY
THROUGH 945 PM CDT...
At 903 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bangor, or 11 miles south of Cullman, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cleveland, Dallas, Locust Fork, Allgood, Fairview, Hayden, Nectar,
Rosa, Blount Springs, Bangor, Easley, Chamblees Mill, Remlap, Fowler
Spring, Clear Springs, and Smoke Rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3402 8647 3377 8661 3393 8688 3393 8686
3395 8684 3394 8682 3396 8682 3395 8679
3397 8678 3397 8677 3399 8676 3400 8674
3403 8672 3403 8670 3406 8671 3405 8668
3408 8670 3407 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 297DEG 16KT 3401 8680
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
853 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ019-021-026>028-180300-
Calhoun AL-Clay AL-Talladega AL-Cleburne AL-St. Clair AL-
853 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN TALLADEGA...CALHOUN...
ST. CLAIR...CLEBURNE AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM
CDT...
At 853 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Piedmont to near West End-Cobb Town to
Argo. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, Pell City, Jacksonville, Moody,
Piedmont, Springville, Odenville, Heflin, West End-Cobb Town, Cobb
Town, Fort McClellan, Saks, Lincoln, Margaret, Argo, Weaver,
Ashville, and Riverside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3349 8550 3349 8564 3343 8565 3335 8634
3342 8638 3350 8638 3350 8643 3367 8653
3372 8653 3376 8654 3377 8657 3379 8658
3382 8604 3397 8567 3396 8554 3394 8553
3394 8550 3396 8549 3396 8540 3358 8532
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 322DEG 18KT 3390 8553 3369 8594 3366 8651
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
845 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ016-180230-
Cullman AL-
845 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CULLMAN COUNTY
THROUGH 930 PM CDT...
At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Helicon, or near Arley, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40-45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hanceville, Good Hope, Dodge City, Garden City, Colony, Wilburn,
Logan, Bremen, Arkadelphia, and Black Bottom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3399 8715 3399 8711 3419 8711 3420 8710
3406 8670 3403 8670 3403 8672 3395 8679
3396 8682 3394 8682 3395 8684 3393 8686
3394 8688 3392 8689 3391 8692 3388 8692
3387 8694
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 303DEG 24KT 3408 8712
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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