Heat Index to Soar Above 113°F; Residents Warned to Stay Indoors
Excessive Heat Warning Extended Through Sunday
Shreveport — Issued by the National Weather Service at 4:49 AM CDT on August 17, 2024. – A prolonged and dangerous heat wave is expected to continue across much of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas through Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the region, predicting dangerously high heat index values reaching up to 113°F. The warning remains in effect from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT on Sunday, with conditions likely to pose serious health risks to anyone exposed to the heat for prolonged periods.
The advisory impacts south-central and southwest Arkansas, north-central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and much of eastern and northeastern Texas.
Dangerous Conditions Expected Throughout the Weekend
Residents are urged to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, which are expected to rise significantly in these extreme conditions. Officials warn that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will lead to heat index values soaring above 105°F in many areas, with Sunday being particularly severe.