Heat Advisory Extended Through 7 PM CDT Sunday for Sevier, Howard, Little River Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas, now in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday, September 6, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 5, 2026, 1:02 p.m. ET
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Sep 5, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Other Counties Until 7 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT Sunday. It covers portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas, including counties such as Sevier, Howard, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Miller, Lafayette, Columbia, Union, McCurtain, Red River, Bowie, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, and Cass. Cities affected include El Dorado, Texarkana, Idabel, and Mount Pleasant.
Heat index values up to 108 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory urges residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Lightweight and loose-fitting clothing is recommended, and strenuous activities should be limited to early morning or evening.
The advisory was issued at 11:54 a.m. CDT on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Sep 5, 2026, 1:06 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River Counties: Heat Index Up to 108 Expected Sunday
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory covers portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas, including counties such as Sevier, Howard, and Little River in Arkansas, and cities such as El Dorado, Texarkana, Idabel, and Mount Pleasant.
According to the advisory, heat index values up to 108 are expected. The advisory also notes that a previous Heat Advisory was in effect until 7 p.m. CDT Saturday, with heat index values up to 106.
The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear.
Sep 5, 2026, 1:02 p.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 portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas, including Sevier, Howard, and Little River counties. The advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT on Sunday, September 6, 2026, according to the advisory issued at 11:54 a.m. CDT on September 5.
The advisory covers 35 counties and includes cities such as Texarkana, El Dorado, Hope, Idabel, and Mount Pleasant. Heat index values up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit are expected, and hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They recommend wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear. The advisory expires at 7 p.m. CDT Sunday.
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