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.
&&
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Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
939 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ049-058-MSZ007-010>012-020>022-181700-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-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
939 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 degrees is 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.
&&
$$
CJC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
939 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
MSZ023-024-181700-
/O.EXA.KMEG.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of Okolona, Aberdeen, Amory, and Houston
939 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 degrees is expected.
* WHERE...Chickasaw and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
932 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ022-023-030>035-039>050-181900-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260819T0200Z/
Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Marengo-
Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Wetumpka, Hayneville, Selma, Demopolis,
Eufaula, Greensboro, Phenix City, Moundville, Eutaw, Tallassee,
Centreville, Fort Deposit, Linden, Montgomery, Union Springs,
Livingston, Marion, Clanton, Prattville, Auburn, Troy, Opelika,
Tuskegee, Carrollton, and Tuscaloosa
932 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore,
Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry,
Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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. 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.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ051>060-261-262-FLZ201-203-205-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-181200-
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0015.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Escambia Inland-
Santa Rosa Inland-Okaloosa Inland-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Brewton, Pine Hill, Millry, Milton, New
Augusta, Silas, Butler, Wiggins, Grove Hill, Andalusia, Greenville,
Lisman, Citronelle, Richton, Chatom, Stockton, Century, Walnut Hill,
Luverne, Jackson, Flomaton, Atmore, Brantley, Lucedale, Saraland,
Molino, Crestview, Homewood, Monroeville, Thomasville, Opp, Beaumont,
Leakesville, Camden, Waynesboro, Evergreen, McLain, and Jay
851 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
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 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ARZ074-LAZ007-015-023-024-180200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.260818T1600Z-260819T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-
Including the cities of Rayville, Harrisonburg, Bastrop, North
Crossett, Hamburg, Crossett, Jonesville, West Crossett, Winnsboro,
and Delhi
100 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. And again from 11 AM to 8 PM
CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures at night will not bring much
relief as they struggle to fall below 80 in some cases. The threat
for dangerous heat will continue into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
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
948 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
ALZ027>029-180330-
Clay AL-Talladega AL-Randolph AL-
948 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT RANDOLPH...EAST CENTRAL TALLADEGA
AND CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM CDT...
At 948 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ranburne to near Talladega. Movement was
southeast at 25 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...
Talladega, Lineville, Ashland, Wedowee, Lake Wedowee, Waldo,
Woodland, Malone, Morrison Cross Roads, Barfield, Corinth, Fosters
Cross Roads, Delta, Graham, Newell, R.L. Harris Dam, Tennant, Camp
Mac, Micaville, and Ironaton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3311 8596 3345 8617 3351 8584 3347 8589
3347 8578 3350 8576 3350 8535 3348 8530
3323 8525
TIME...MOT...LOC 0248Z 322DEG 24KT 3356 8537 3343 8605
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
87/Grantham
