Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

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

Description

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

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

WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.