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Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:11AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:11AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

* WHAT...Afternoon peak Heat index values from 105 to 109. * WHERE...For the Four-State area of southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, eastern Texas and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and moderate humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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09/15/2026 · Lafayette & Columbia Region edition

**Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:11AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA**

* WHAT...Afternoon peak Heat index values from 105 to 109.

* WHERE...For the Four-State area of southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, eastern Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and moderate 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 15, 2026 11:11 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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