Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

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Another hot day can be expected for the 4th of July. There will be isolated to scattered storms around during the afternoon and evening hours. Most of this activity should have weakened or dissipated by late evening.

Another typical early July day across the Four State Region with high temperatures in the 90s. Isolated to scattered afternoon and early evening thunderstorms will be possible across much of the region.

Highs are expected to climb into the 90s through the weekend. While Heat Advisory criteria may not be met, it is still crucial to practice heat safety, especially during holiday festivities. For example, never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles! Here are some helpful tips and strategies.

Saturday is July 4th and our Nation's 250th Birthday Day with a Hot range of low to mid 90s and light SW winds early and backing to SE before sunset. There will be a 20% to 30% chance for afternoon Thunderstorms just about anywhere in our area and the Heat Index will be 100-106 feels like degrees.

Here are today's climate records for selected sites across our Four-State area.

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Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
De Queen AR	08:53	Clear	10	82	75	79	CALM	-	30.08
El Dorado AR	08:53	Clear	10	83	75	77	S 3	-	30.09
Henderson TX	08:55	Clear	10	82	75	79	CALM	-	30.08
Idabel OK	08:55	Clear	7	82	78	88	S 6	91 [HI]	30.09
Longview TX	08:53	Clear	10	81	75	82	WSW 6	-	30.08
Lufkin TX	08:53	Clear	10	81	75	82	CALM	-	30.09
Monroe LA	08:53	Clear	10	84	76	76	VRB 3	93 [HI]	30.09
Mount Pleasant TX	08:55	Clear	10	82	74	78	SSW 6	-	30.09
Nacogdoches TX	08:56	Clear	10	81	75	82	CALM	-	30.10
Natchitoches LA	08:55	Clear	10	82	74	78	CALM	-	30.09
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	08:56	Mostly Clear	10	82	75	78	WSW 5	-	30.08
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	08:53	Clear	10	82	74	76	W 5	-	30.09
Texarkana AR	08:53	Clear	10	87	76	69	SSW 3	98 [HI]	30.09
Tyler TX	08:53	Clear	10	83	75	77	VRB 6	-	30.09


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