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Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 11:30AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 11:30AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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09/16/2026 · El Dorado edition

**Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 11:30AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA**

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.

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

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

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

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Shreveport LA

- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 11:30 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 7:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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