Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses as heat index values reach 106 to 108 degrees in parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 5, 2026, 1:36 a.m. ET
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Sep 5, 2026, 1:36 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Sevier, Howard, Little River Counties and Surrounding Areas
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, has issued a Heat Advisory for September 5, 2026, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. The advisory covers portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas, including Sevier, Howard, and Little River counties, among 17 counties total. Cities affected include Texarkana, El Dorado, and Idabel.
Heat index values of 106 to 108 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Residents are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
The advisory was issued at 12:33 AM CDT on September 5. It will be in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT today, and will expire at 7 PM CDT this evening.
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