Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
251 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSC005-113-212015-
/O.CON.KLIX.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260821T2015Z/
Pike MS-Amite MS-
251 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN PIKE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMITE COUNTIES...
At 251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Magnolia, or 10
miles south of Mccomb, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, Osyka, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 9047 3100 9032 3100 9063 3125 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 344DEG 15KT 3110 9051
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC005-212030-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SV.W.0121.260821T1950Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
250 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Amite County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 250 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
of Liberty, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Liberty and Gillsburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3121 9086 3125 9068 3100 9063 3100 9084
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 350DEG 8KT 3121 9067
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC031-065-127-129-212045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0330.260821T1949Z-260821T2045Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
249 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Simpson County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
North central Jefferson Davis County in south central
Mississippi...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 249 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sanatorium,
or near Mendenhall, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Magee, Mendenhall, Mize, Pinola, Clem, Sanatorium, and Martinville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3190 8999 3203 8985 3197 8948 3181 8957
3166 8987
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 297DEG 17KT 3192 8982
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SAS
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC031-065-073-091-212045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0329.260821T1946Z-260821T2045Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
246 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Marion County in south central Mississippi...
Southeastern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Northwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Melba, or 14
miles northeast of Columbia, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Sumrall, Melba, and Improve around 250 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3143 8996 3147 8978 3157 8969 3150 8944
3128 8949 3117 8984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1946Z 321DEG 15KT 3142 8968
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SW
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
LAC041-065-067-083-212030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0328.260821T1944Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
244 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Morehouse Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Central Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Start, or
near Rayville, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Rayville and Start around 250 PM CDT.
Archibald around 255 PM CDT.
Holly Ridge around 300 PM CDT.
Mangham around 305 PM CDT.
Baskin around 320 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3249 9193 3252 9190 3255 9192 3256 9192
3264 9182 3235 9128 3220 9132 3220 9133
3222 9179 3246 9194
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 318DEG 23KT 3253 9184
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CE
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
ALC039-212030-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SV.W.0142.260821T1940Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
240 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Covington County in south central Alabama...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 240 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Andalusia,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Andalusia, Opp, River Falls, and Heath.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3120 8659 3138 8655 3143 8620 3117 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 264DEG 10KT 3131 8648
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
JP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
240 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSC031-212000-
/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0324.000000T0000Z-260821T2000Z/
Covington MS-
240 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 240 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Collins, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Seminary around 245 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3159 8972 3164 8967 3160 8948 3152 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 307DEG 16KT 3158 8958
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CE
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC047-212030-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SV.W.0119.260821T1939Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
239 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Harrison County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gulfport,
moving west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Lyman, and Saucier.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 27
and 39.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8898 3041 8902 3041 8921 3060 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 107DEG 5KT 3049 8907
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
LAC065-MSC149-212030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0326.260821T1938Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
238 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Central Warren County in west central Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mansford, or
near Tallulah, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Tallulah around 245 PM CDT.
Mound around 250 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Delta
and Richmond.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3254 9124 3247 9097 3242 9096 3245 9094
3244 9088 3245 9086 3241 9062 3220 9094
3228 9124 3245 9131
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 317DEG 17KT 3246 9118
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CE
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC021-063-212030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0327.260821T1938Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
238 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Claiborne County in southwestern Mississippi...
Central Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Alcorn State,
or near St. Joseph, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Lorman around 245 PM CDT.
Red Lick around 250 PM CDT.
Fayette around 255 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3187 9124 3192 9119 3192 9118 3193 9118
3194 9119 3197 9114 3178 9091 3166 9107
3186 9126
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 321DEG 15KT 3188 9115
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SW
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
LAC029-MSC001-212030-
/O.NEW.KJAN.SV.W.0325.260821T1932Z-260821T2030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Concordia Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Central Adams County in southwestern Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 232 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ridgecrest,
or near Vidalia, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Natchez and Vidalia around 240 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3159 9179 3162 9175 3161 9174 3163 9171
3165 9171 3169 9165 3166 9155 3162 9131
3141 9138 3146 9173 3147 9173 3147 9179
3150 9179 3152 9178 3154 9179
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 294DEG 10KT 3158 9151
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SW
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MSC045-212000-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SV.W.0117.260821T1915Z-260821T2000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
215 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 214 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Waveland, and
is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, and Shoreline Park.
This includes Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 10
and 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 8935 3025 8938 3019 8944 3023 8956
3040 8943 3027 8934
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 128DEG 3KT 3027 8942
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Severe Weather Statement
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
251 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSC005-113-212015-
/O.CON.KLIX.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260821T2015Z/
Pike MS-Amite MS-
251 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN PIKE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMITE COUNTIES...
At 251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Magnolia, or 10
miles south of Mccomb, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, Osyka, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 9047 3100 9032 3100 9063 3125 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 344DEG 15KT 3110 9051
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
240 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSC031-212000-
/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0324.000000T0000Z-260821T2000Z/
Covington MS-
240 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL COVINGTON COUNTY...
At 240 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Collins, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Seminary around 245 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3159 8972 3164 8967 3160 8948 3152 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 307DEG 16KT 3158 8958
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
218 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSC031-065-212000-
/O.CON.KJAN.SV.W.0324.000000T0000Z-260821T2000Z/
Covington MS-Jefferson Davis MS-
218 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT
FOR COVINGTON AND NORTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES...
At 218 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Olive, or
7 miles northwest of Collins, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Collins around 225 PM CDT.
Seminary around 235 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3161 8982 3177 8980 3178 8966 3177 8942
3152 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 1918Z 293DEG 19KT 3170 8967
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SW
Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ040>043-047>049-053>055-059>064-072-
220200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0024.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin
LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Marion-
Including the cities of Winnsboro, Rayville, Jackson, Monticello,
Brandon, Newellton, Bastrop, Pearl, Tallulah, Brookhaven, Fayette,
Natchez, Bude, Vidalia, Roxie, Hazlehurst, Ferriday, Columbia,
Crystal Springs, Mendenhall, Canton, Wesson, Port Gibson, Meadville,
West Ferriday, Waterproof, Epps, Lake Providence, Prentiss, Magee,
Bassfield, Oak Grove, Mayersville,
Anguilla, Vicksburg, New Hebron, Rolling Fork, St. Joseph, Delhi,
Harrisonburg, Ridgeland, Madison, Yazoo City, Richland, and
Jonesville
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central,
southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1154 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-141>143-152>154-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-
515-516-615-616-220900-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0019.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-
Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper
Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Silsbee, Ivanhoe, Nederland, Lafayette,
Jamestown, Mansura, Lumberton, Woodville, Pineville, Rayne, Sea Rim
State Park, Ville Platte, Gueydan, Lake Arthur, Port Arthur,
Berwick, St. Landry, Welsh, Stephensville, Sabine Pass, Gist,
Simmesport, Oretta, Breaux Bridge, Beaumont, Jeanerette, China,
Newton, Wiergate, St. Martinville, Maurice, Fort Polk, Pickering,
Fred, Jennings, Kirbyville, Centerville, Mauriceville, Hathaway,
Carlyss, Leesville, Burkeville, Cottonport, Roganville, Patterson,
Call, Oakdale, Hillister, Bell City, Farrsville, Beaver, Deweyville,
Vidor, Crowley, Kaplan, Alexandria, Branch, Sulphur, Bundick Lake,
Warren, De Ridder, Cade, Bunkie, Slagle,
Morgan City, Mt. Union, Bayou Vista, Spurger, Town Bluff, Hayes,
Meaux, Iota, De Quincy, Moss Bluff, Church Point, Lawtell, Franklin,
Marksville, Fenton, Fields, Magnolia Springs, Evadale, Iowa,
Bleakwood, Elton, Morse, Orange, Effie, Kinder, Westlake, Reddell,
Jasper, Buna, Lake Charles, Eunice, Holly Springs, Vinton, Opelousas,
Bridge City, Topsy, New Iberia, and Mamou
1154 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values from 113 to 114, as well as high
temperatures from 103 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ072-073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-TXZ124>126-136>138-149>153-
165>167-220200-
/O.EXB.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.260822T0200Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-
Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of San Augustine, Carthage, Coushatta, Center,
Colfax, Springhill, Mansfield, Many, Gilmer, Shreveport, Ringgold,
Martin, Gibsland, Montgomery, Bernice, Columbia, Clarks, Ruston, Big
Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Quitman, Logansport, Pleasant Hill, Monroe,
Farmerville, Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, Stonewall, Winnsboro, Minden,
Magnolia, Arcadia, Henderson, Mineola, Lufkin, Jena, Homer, Dry
Prong, Olla, Hawkins, Longview, Jacksonville, Rusk, Grayson,
Jonesboro, Marshall, Hemphill, Pineland, Bossier City, El Dorado,
Zwolle, Haynesville, Midway, and Winnfield
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY...
...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 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1050 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>058-064-070-071-076>087-089>100-
MSZ068>071-077-083>088-220600-
/O.NEW.KLIX.HT.Y.0023.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.XH.W.0008.260821T1600Z-260822T0100Z/
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-Upper Plaquemines-
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 Kentwood, Brusly, Jackson, Pierre Part,
St. Francisville, Gretna, Montegut, Barataria, Chauvin, Montz,
Necaise, Vancleave, Bayou Sorrel, Escatawpa, New Orleans, Akers,
Pearlington, Luling, Bush, Chalmette, Wakefield, Walker, Fort Adams,
Hahnville, Crossroads, Tickfaw, Paincourtville, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, Reserve, Cocodrie, Poplarville, Gulfport, Leeville,
Woodville, Port Allen, Dexter, Lockport, Felps, McNeil, Larose,
Lettsworth, Killian, Harahan, Roseland, Prairieville, Kenner,
Clinton, Diamondhead, East New Orleans, Meraux, Covington,
Madisonville, Galliano, Gramercy, Montpelier, Addis, Spillman, Houma,
Bonnet Carre Spillway, Livingston, Dulac, Boutte, Sellers,
Springfield, Amite, Robert, Violet, Gautier, Thibodaux, Grand Isle,
Slidell, Lutcher, Raceland, Denham Springs, Convent, Sorrento, Wade,
Labadieville, Independence, Braithwaite, Donaldsonville, Jean
Lafitte, Yscloskey, Mandeville, Marrero, Baton Rouge, White Castle,
Greensburg, Enon, Whitehall, Pointe A La Hache, Cut Off, Gloster,
Alliance, Gonzales, Long Beach, McComb, Salem, Picayune, Destrehan,
Norco, Belle Chasse, Smithdale, Pass Christian, Buras, Acy, Livonia,
New Roads, Bay
St. Louis, Biloxi, Folsom, Delacroix, Bogalusa, Port Sulphur,
Liberty, Hammond, Dolorosa, Kiln, Moss Point, Franklinton,
Ponchatoula, Golden Meadow, Shell Beach, St. Martin, Laplace,
Saucier, Darlington, Metairie, Plaquemine, Geismar, Westwego, Bayou
Cane, Centreville, French Settlement, Wilmer, Tylertown, Lyman,
Lafitte, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Waveland
1050 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 115 degrees expected. For the Heat
Advisory, heat index values up to 112 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
MSW
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 609
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
200 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 609 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ALC003-023-025-035-053-097-099-129-220100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0609.260821T1900Z-260822T0100Z/
AL
. ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BALDWIN CHOCTAW CLARKE
CONECUH ESCAMBIA MOBILE
MONROE WASHINGTON
$$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 609
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
200 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 609 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
FLC033-113-220100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0609.260821T1900Z-260822T0100Z/
FL
. FLORIDA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ESCAMBIA SANTA ROSA
$$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 609
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
200 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 609 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
GMZ630-220100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0609.260821T1900Z-260822T0100Z/
CW
. ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE
NORTH MOBILE BAY
$$
ATTN...WFO...MOB...LIX...JAN...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 609
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
200 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 609 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
LAC025-029-033-037-063-077-091-103-105-117-121-125-220100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0609.260821T1900Z-260822T0100Z/
LA
. LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE
CATAHOULA CONCORDIA EAST BATON ROUGE
EAST FELICIANA LIVINGSTON POINTE COUPEE
ST. HELENA ST. TAMMANY TANGIPAHOA
WASHINGTON WEST BATON ROUGE WEST FELICIANA
$$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 609
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
200 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 609 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
MSC001-005-021-023-029-031-035-037-039-041-045-047-059-061-063-
065-067-073-077-085-091-109-111-113-127-129-131-147-153-157-
220100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0609.260821T1900Z-260822T0100Z/
MS
. MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAMS AMITE CLAIBORNE
CLARKE COPIAH COVINGTON
FORREST FRANKLIN GEORGE
GREENE HANCOCK HARRISON
JACKSON JASPER JEFFERSON
JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES LAMAR
LAWRENCE LINCOLN MARION
PEARL RIVER PERRY PIKE
SIMPSON SMITH STONE
WALTHALL WAYNE WILKINSON
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ074-075-MSZ018-019-025-034>036-220200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0024.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Including the cities of Durant, Crossett, Goodman, Belzoni,
Greenwood, Tchula, Lexington, Ruleville, West Crossett, Dermott,
Eudora, Cleveland, Indianola, Isola, Greenville, North Crossett,
Pickens, Hamburg, and Lake Village
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values of up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ040>043-047>049-053>055-059>064-072-
220200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0024.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin
LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Marion-
Including the cities of Winnsboro, Rayville, Jackson, Monticello,
Brandon, Newellton, Bastrop, Pearl, Tallulah, Brookhaven, Fayette,
Natchez, Bude, Vidalia, Roxie, Hazlehurst, Ferriday, Columbia,
Crystal Springs, Mendenhall, Canton, Wesson, Port Gibson, Meadville,
West Ferriday, Waterproof, Epps, Lake Providence, Prentiss, Magee,
Bassfield, Oak Grove, Mayersville,
Anguilla, Vicksburg, New Hebron, Rolling Fork, St. Joseph, Delhi,
Harrisonburg, Ridgeland, Madison, Yazoo City, Richland, and
Jonesville
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central,
southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSZ026>033-037>039-044>046-050>052-056>058-065-066-073-074-220100-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Covington-Jones-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of North Carrollton, Laurel, Winona, Morton,
West Hattiesburg, Eupora, Columbus, Collins, Shubuta, Mathiston, Bay
Springs, Union, Brooksville, Quitman, De Kalb, Starkville, Raleigh,
Newton, Pearl River, Meridian, Grenada, West Point, Macon, Weir,
Conehatta, Taylorsville, Mount Olive, Ackerman, Lumberton,
Carrollton, Forest, Stonewall, Carthage, Heidelberg, Vaiden, Purvis,
Scooba, Louisville, Hattiesburg, Kosciusko, Philadelphia, and Decatur
1258 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Mississippi.
* WHEN...Until 8 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.
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.
&&
$$
EC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1221 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ031-032-039-042>047-054>057-121-122-130-137-138-140-141-230-237-
238-240-241-340-341-220100-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Conway-Faulkner-Perry-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Southern Johnson County-
Southern Pope County-Western and Northern Logan County-
Northern Scott County-Northwest Yell County-
Polk County Lower Elevations-Central and Eastern Montgomery County-
Southern and Eastern Logan County-Central and Southern Scott County-
Yell Excluding Northwest-Northern Polk County Higher Elevations-
Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Including the cities of Ola, Mena, Atkins, Bryant, Plainview, Hector,
Morrilton, Mansfield, Nunley, Y City, Mount Magazine, Acorn, Big
Fork, Malvern, Clarksville, Conway, Lonoke, Brinkley, Cabot,
Booneville, London, Waveland, Grannis, Hartman, Coal Hill, Benton,
Mount Ida, Little Rock, Clarendon, Caulksville, Havana, Dardanelle,
Paris, Waldron, Stuttgart, Story, Knoxville, Blue Mountain, North
Little Rock, Hatfield, Perryville, Mountain Fork, Sheridan, Sugar
Grove, Hot Springs, Danville, Des Arc, Boles, Albert, Hazen, Pine
Bluff, De Witt, Rich Mountain, De Valls Bluff, Russellville, Hartley,
Subiaco, and Norman
1221 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest, and
western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 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.
&&
$$
JG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1221 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ052-053-062>069-220100-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0025.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Pike-Clark-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-
Drew-
Including the cities of Gould, Murfreesboro, Monticello, Hampton,
McGehee, Glenwood, Warren, Fordyce, Kingsland, Dumas, Rison,
Arkadelphia, Camden, Thornton, and Star City
1221 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For Friday, heat index values up to 108 expected. For
Saturday, heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln, Calhoun, Clark,
Dallas, Ouachita, and Pike Counties.
* WHEN...For Friday until 8 PM CDT this evening. For Saturday from 11
AM to 8 PM CDT
* 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 Lake Charles LA
1154 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-141>143-152>154-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-
515-516-615-616-220900-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0019.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-
Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper
Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Silsbee, Ivanhoe, Nederland, Lafayette,
Jamestown, Mansura, Lumberton, Woodville, Pineville, Rayne, Sea Rim
State Park, Ville Platte, Gueydan, Lake Arthur, Port Arthur,
Berwick, St. Landry, Welsh, Stephensville, Sabine Pass, Gist,
Simmesport, Oretta, Breaux Bridge, Beaumont, Jeanerette, China,
Newton, Wiergate, St. Martinville, Maurice, Fort Polk, Pickering,
Fred, Jennings, Kirbyville, Centerville, Mauriceville, Hathaway,
Carlyss, Leesville, Burkeville, Cottonport, Roganville, Patterson,
Call, Oakdale, Hillister, Bell City, Farrsville, Beaver, Deweyville,
Vidor, Crowley, Kaplan, Alexandria, Branch, Sulphur, Bundick Lake,
Warren, De Ridder, Cade, Bunkie, Slagle,
Morgan City, Mt. Union, Bayou Vista, Spurger, Town Bluff, Hayes,
Meaux, Iota, De Quincy, Moss Bluff, Church Point, Lawtell, Franklin,
Marksville, Fenton, Fields, Magnolia Springs, Evadale, Iowa,
Bleakwood, Elton, Morse, Orange, Effie, Kinder, Westlake, Reddell,
Jasper, Buna, Lake Charles, Eunice, Holly Springs, Vinton, Opelousas,
Bridge City, Topsy, New Iberia, and Mamou
1154 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values from 113 to 114, as well as high
temperatures from 103 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ050-051-059>061-070-071-OKZ077-TXZ096-097-108>112-220200-
/O.EXT.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260823T0100Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-
Including the cities of Pittsburg, Mount Pleasant, Lone Star, Mount
Vernon, De Queen, Prescott, Omaha, Texarkana, Atlanta, Ashdown,
Naples, Queen City, Bogata, Linden, Nashville, Dierks, Idabel, Hope,
Mineral Springs, Clarksville, Hughes Springs, Lewisville, Bradley,
Stamps, Daingerfield, and Broken Bow
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
&&
$$
26
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ072-073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-TXZ124>126-136>138-149>153-
165>167-220200-
/O.EXB.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.260822T0200Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSHV.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-
Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of San Augustine, Carthage, Coushatta, Center,
Colfax, Springhill, Mansfield, Many, Gilmer, Shreveport, Ringgold,
Martin, Gibsland, Montgomery, Bernice, Columbia, Clarks, Ruston, Big
Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Quitman, Logansport, Pleasant Hill, Monroe,
Farmerville, Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, Stonewall, Winnsboro, Minden,
Magnolia, Arcadia, Henderson, Mineola, Lufkin, Jena, Homer, Dry
Prong, Olla, Hawkins, Longview, Jacksonville, Rusk, Grayson,
Jonesboro, Marshall, Hemphill, Pineland, Bossier City, El Dorado,
Zwolle, Haynesville, Midway, and Winnfield
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY...
...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 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1118 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ARZ049-058-MSZ007-010-011-020>024-220100-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260822T0100Z/
Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-
Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-
Including the cities of Water Valley, Coffeeville, Helena-West
Helena, Tunica, Okolona, Aberdeen, Charleston, Marks, Amory,
Clarksdale, Calhoun City, Houston, Bruce, and Marianna
1118 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...In Arkansas, Lee AR and Phillips Counties. In Mississippi,
Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, Monroe, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica,
and Yalobusha Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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.
&&
$$
DNM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1050 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>058-064-070-071-076>087-089>100-
MSZ068>071-077-083>088-220600-
/O.NEW.KLIX.HT.Y.0023.260822T1600Z-260823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.XH.W.0008.260821T1600Z-260822T0100Z/
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-Upper Plaquemines-
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 Kentwood, Brusly, Jackson, Pierre Part,
St. Francisville, Gretna, Montegut, Barataria, Chauvin, Montz,
Necaise, Vancleave, Bayou Sorrel, Escatawpa, New Orleans, Akers,
Pearlington, Luling, Bush, Chalmette, Wakefield, Walker, Fort Adams,
Hahnville, Crossroads, Tickfaw, Paincourtville, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, Reserve, Cocodrie, Poplarville, Gulfport, Leeville,
Woodville, Port Allen, Dexter, Lockport, Felps, McNeil, Larose,
Lettsworth, Killian, Harahan, Roseland, Prairieville, Kenner,
Clinton, Diamondhead, East New Orleans, Meraux, Covington,
Madisonville, Galliano, Gramercy, Montpelier, Addis, Spillman, Houma,
Bonnet Carre Spillway, Livingston, Dulac, Boutte, Sellers,
Springfield, Amite, Robert, Violet, Gautier, Thibodaux, Grand Isle,
Slidell, Lutcher, Raceland, Denham Springs, Convent, Sorrento, Wade,
Labadieville, Independence, Braithwaite, Donaldsonville, Jean
Lafitte, Yscloskey, Mandeville, Marrero, Baton Rouge, White Castle,
Greensburg, Enon, Whitehall, Pointe A La Hache, Cut Off, Gloster,
Alliance, Gonzales, Long Beach, McComb, Salem, Picayune, Destrehan,
Norco, Belle Chasse, Smithdale, Pass Christian, Buras, Acy, Livonia,
New Roads, Bay
St. Louis, Biloxi, Folsom, Delacroix, Bogalusa, Port Sulphur,
Liberty, Hammond, Dolorosa, Kiln, Moss Point, Franklinton,
Ponchatoula, Golden Meadow, Shell Beach, St. Martin, Laplace,
Saucier, Darlington, Metairie, Plaquemine, Geismar, Westwego, Bayou
Cane, Centreville, French Settlement, Wilmer, Tylertown, Lyman,
Lafitte, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Waveland
1050 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 115 degrees expected. For the Heat
Advisory, heat index values up to 112 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
MSW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
933 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ALZ011>013-015-024-025-220200-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Walker-Jefferson-Shelby-
Including the cities of Fayette, Columbiana, Hoover, Pelham, Jasper,
Sulligent, Hamilton, Birmingham, Alabaster, and Vernon
933 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Shelby, and Walker
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
933 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ALZ022-023-026-030>035-039>046-048>050-220200-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260822T0200Z/
Pickens-Tuscaloosa-St. Clair-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-
Chilton-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Union Springs, Troy, Phenix City, Demopolis,
Eufaula, Hayneville, Eutaw, Carrollton, Centreville, Moundville,
Greensboro, Wetumpka, Tuskegee, Prattville, Tallassee, Moody, Pell
City, Linden, Clanton, Fort Deposit, Selma, Montgomery, Marion,
Livingston, and Tuscaloosa
933 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore,
Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens,
Pike, Russell, St. Clair, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
56
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
511 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-211900-
/O.CON.KMOB.HT.Y.0018.260821T1600Z-260822T0100Z/
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 Atmore, Pensacola Beach, Dauphin Island,
Perdido Bay, Prichard, Daphne, Andalusia, Beulah, Navarre, Silas,
Camden, Spanish Fort, Millry, Gulf Shores, Pine Hill, Walnut Hill,
Pensacola, Milton, Valparaiso, Orange Beach, Bagdad, Fort Pickens,
Brantley, Thomasville, Evergreen, Jackson, Bay Minette, Destin, Opp,
Beaumont, Theodore, Monroeville, Leakesville, Lucedale, Jay, Brewton,
Century, Gulf Breeze, Molino, Richton, Lisman, Luverne, Wiggins,
Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, New Augusta, Mobile, Wright,
Citronelle, Fort Morgan, Butler, Grove Hill, Waynesboro, Fairhope,
Greenville, Saraland, Seminole, Stockton, McLain, Bayou La Batre,
Chatom, Flomaton, Ensley, Eglin AFB, Homewood, Grand Bay, Crestview,
and Foley
511 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 112 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.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
252 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ027-028-212015-
Vernon LA-Rapides LA-
252 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RAPIDES AND
SOUTHEASTERN VERNON PARISHES THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lacamp, or 9 miles west of Hineston, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pitkin, Lacamp, Leander, Fullerton, and Union Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3122 9308 3128 9286 3100 9266 3090 9300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 341DEG 17KT 3113 9293
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Silas
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
247 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
LAZ071-081-212015-
Central Tangipahoa LA-Northern Tangipahoa LA-
247 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL
TANGIPAHOA PARISH THROUGH 315 PM CDT
...
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wilmer, or 9 miles east of Amite, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 9028 3078 9028 3077 9026 3075 9026
3073 9025 3071 9026 3061 9025 3057 9032
3075 9046 3083 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 319DEG 9KT 3075 9035
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Zeringue
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
234 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
MSZ075-076-078-079-212015-
Stone MS-Perry MS-Greene MS-George MS-
234 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN GEORGE...SOUTHEASTERN
PERRY...SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND NORTHEASTERN STONE COUNTIES THROUGH
315 PM CDT...
At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of McLain, or 15 miles west of Lucedale, moving southeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western George,
southeastern Perry, southwestern Greene and northeastern Stone
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Mississippi.
&&
LAT...LON 3108 8881 3081 8856 3073 8877 3074 8888
3071 8889 3077 8890 3077 8891 3078 8890
3100 8897
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 327DEG 14KT 3099 8885
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
JP
Air Quality Alert
ARZ036-MSZ001-TNZ088-220130-
Air Quality Alert Message
Shelby County Health Department
Relayed by National Weather Service Memphis TN
229 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...CODE ORANGE OZONE HEALTH ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNSET...
The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone
Health Advisory effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden
County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city
of Memphis that will remain in effect until sunset. This ozone health
advisory is due to monitored ozone values that are unhealthy for
sensitive groups. These values have exceeded the Environmental
Protection Agency`s federal safe health standard. The Shelby County
Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include
active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease,
such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone
Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County
Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of
Memphis for Saturday. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone
values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will
exceed the Environmental Protection Agency`s federal safe health
standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that
sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and
people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged
outdoor exertion.
Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates
until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go
to www.airnow.gov.
$$
