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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1229 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 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>167-231800-
/O.EXT.KSHV.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260824T0100Z/
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 Broken Bow, Queen City, Lewisville, Olla,
Shreveport, Jefferson, Clarks, Bradley, Montgomery, Marshall, Monroe,
Naples, Pittsburg, Gilmer, Winnsboro, Longview, Linden, Mineral
Springs, Haynesville, Dierks, Tyler, Farmerville, Pleasant Hill,
Minden, Hemphill, Henderson, Center, Bossier City, Stonewall,
Nacogdoches, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Arcadia, Clarksville, Ringgold,
Magnolia, Carthage, Zwolle, Nashville, Winnfield, Big Sandy,
Prescott, Mineola, Jena, Grayson, Midway, Ashdown, Atlanta, Lufkin,
Rusk, Texarkana, Coushatta, Lone Star, Jacksonville, Quitman, Many,
Dry Prong, Colfax, Pineland, Mansfield, Hope, Martin, El Dorado,
Homer, Hawkins, Columbia, Springhill, Ruston, Natchitoches, Omaha,
Mount Pleasant, San Augustine, Idabel, De Queen, Mount Vernon, Hughes
Springs, Bogata, Bernice, Stamps, Logansport, and Daingerfield
1229 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
  central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
  northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1159 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

OKZ011-012-014>019-024-025-028-029-040-041-230000-
/O.EXA.KOUN.HT.Y.0041.260822T1800Z-260823T0000Z/
Major-Garfield-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-
Canadian-Oklahoma-McClain-Cleveland-Garvin-Murray-
Including the cities of Vici, Geary, Fairview, Newcastle, Mustang,
Okeene, Weatherford, Hennessey, Okarche, Sulphur, Taloga, Hammon,
Lindsay, El Reno, Leedey, Purcell, Watonga, Concho, Oklahoma City,
Kingfisher, Enid, Norman, Yukon, Seiling, Pauls Valley, Clinton,
Moore, Cheyenne, Blanchard, Guthrie, Wynnewood, and Davis
1159 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, and
  western Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1159 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

OKZ021>023-027-033>039-044>046-050-TXZ083>090-230000-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0041.260822T1800Z-260823T0000Z/
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-
Comanche-Stephens-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Hardeman-Foard-
Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Archer City, Henrietta, Hollis, Crowell,
Temple, Sayre, Vernon, Thackerville, Sentinel, Ryan, Munday, Granite,
Waurika, Holliday, Walters, Lakeside City, Ardmore, Sheppard AFB,
Anadarko, Seymour, Mangum, Quanah, Scotland, Knox City, Altus, Elk
City, Frederick, Chickasha, Duncan, Lawton, Hinton, Ringling, Hobart,
Burns Flat, Marietta, Tuttle, Cordell, Wichita Falls, and Snyder
1159 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southern, southwest, and western
  Oklahoma and northern Texas.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

Mahale

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1139 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ARZ032-039-042>046-054>057-230100-
/O.EXA.KLZK.HT.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260823T0100Z/
Faulkner-Perry-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Hot Spring-
Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Des Arc, Conway, De Witt,
Lonoke, Hazen, North Little Rock, Sheridan, Cabot, De Valls Bluff,
Stuttgart, Benton, Pine Bluff, Perryville, Malvern, Little Rock, and
Bryant
1139 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southeast, and southwest 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1139 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ARZ052-053-062>069-230100-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260823T0100Z/
Pike-Clark-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-
Drew-
Including the cities of Thornton, Kingsland, Dumas, Star City,
Monticello, Camden, Hampton, Glenwood, Fordyce, Warren, Murfreesboro,
Gould, Rison, Arkadelphia, and McGehee
1139 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln, Calhoun, Clark,
  Dallas, Ouachita, and Pike 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.

&&

$$

67

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1115 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

TXZ091-092-144-145-147-159>162-175-230100-
/O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260823T0100Z/
Montague-Cooke-Bosque-Hill-Freestone-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-Leon-
Robertson-
Including the cities of Centerville, Marlin, Hearne, Oakwood,
Wortham, Bowie, Calvert, Meridian, Nocona, Clifton, Normangee,
Buffalo, Gainesville, Fairfield, Waco, Groesbeck, Valley Mills,
Jewett, Teague, Mexia, Hillsboro, and Franklin
1115 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...Bosque, Cooke, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan,
  Montague, Leon, and Robertson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
  for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
  or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1115 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

TXZ093>095-105>107-122-123-129-141>143-156>158-174-230100-
/O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-260823T0100Z/
Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-Milam-
Including the cities of Killeen, Rockdale, Lampasas, Wills Point,
Commerce, Sulphur Springs, Sherman, Hico, Temple, Emory, Eastland,
Point, Copperas Cove, Denison, De Leon, Greenville, Edgewood, Bonham,
Goldthwaite, Cisco, East Tawakoni, Van, Canton, Gorman, Comanche,
Gatesville, Grand Saline, Ranger, Hamilton, Cameron, Cooper, Paris,
and Fort Hood
1115 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
  for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
  or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
124 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ARZ024-123-221915-
Southeast Van Buren County AR-Cleburne AR-
124 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Cleburne County through 215 PM CDT
...

At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greers Ferry, or 7 miles east of Fairfield Bay, moving southeast at
10 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...
Heber Springs...                  Fairfield Bay...
Greers Ferry...                   Higden...
Dam Site Marina...                Edgemont...
Hill Creek Recreation Area...     Brownsville...
Eden Isle...                      Drasco...
Narrows Marina...                 Wolf Bayou...
Brewer...                         Woodrow...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3558 9228 3570 9222 3566 9189 3545 9203
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 296DEG 10KT 3563 9215

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
110 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ARZ001-002-010-011-119-120-129-219-220-229-OKZ049-053-055>071-
073>075-154-172-176-254-272-276-354-376-231815-
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Northern Crawford-
Northern Franklin-North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-
Central and Southern Franklin-Southern Sebastian-Pushmataha-
Choctaw-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-
Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Western Osage-
Northern Sequoyah-Northern Le Flore-Northeast Osage-
Central and Southern Sequoyah-Central Le Flore-Southeast Osage-
Southern Le Flore-
110 PM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Primarily southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...After 3 PM.

DANGEROUS HEAT.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma into west central Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.

DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorm chances will increase this afternoon and evening
primarily southeast of Interstate 44. A few severe storms will
be possible especially across western Arkansas with locally
damaging winds the primary hazard. Additionally, hot temperatures
continue today across southeast Oklahoma and west central
Arkansas. Widespread cloud cover has lessened the heat stress
compared to recent days but any outdoor activities should
remain aware of potential heat impacts.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
SUNDAY and MONDAY...Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential.
TUESDAY...Dangerous Heat Potential.
WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY...Dangerous Heat Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Dangerous heat will continue for much of the upcoming week, with
afternoon heat index values in the 100 to 110 degree range each
day. Periodic thunderstorm chances will also occur, with Sunday
night looking to be the most favored time for storms, mainly from
northeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
512 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-231015-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
512 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of central,
south-central, and southeast Kansas through the morning hours. While
widespread severe weather is unlikely, a few of the strongest storms
may be capable of dime to quarter size hail, 60 mph winds, and
locally heavy rainfall.

Triple digit heat indices are expected this afternoon through early
evening over portions of south-central and southeast Kansas.

Additional thunderstorms may arrive over central and north-central
Kansas late tonight, with pea to dime size hail and 50 mph winds
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Thunderstorms may linger over central and east-central Kansas Sunday
morning, with pea to dime size hail and 50 mph winds possible.

Periodic thunderstorm chances are forecast to continue across the
region Sunday night through next week, with the highest chances
generally during the evening, night, and morning hours.

Periodic triple digit heat indices are expected Sunday through next
week, highest during the afternoon and early evening over mainly
southern Kansas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of severe weather and flooding are always greatly
appreciated.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
248 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-230800-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
248 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Marginal hail risk.
  Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Limited extreme heat risk.

DISCUSSION...

There is a 30-40% chance for thunderstorms to move through
southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri this afternoon and
evening. Damaging wind gusts to 60 mph and hail to the size of
quarters could occur in a few storms, however the overall severe
threat remains very low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday night into early Monday,
possibly resulting in localized flooding.

Heat Index values in the 90s to around 100 will be common at
times this weekend into next week with the highest values west of
Springfield.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

$$

Titus

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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