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Issued: 1:25 AM Aug. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees and peaking around 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures are expected to range from the mid to upper 70s through the same time frame. 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. &&
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