Tropical System in the Gulf; Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms for Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Tropical system in the Gulf expected to gradually strengthen the next couple of days off the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coasts. Instances of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire Four State Region on Monday. Late morning, afternoon and early evening Heat Indices could be as high as 108 degrees across most areas. Take precautions if working outdoors Today.

Here is the latest information regarding Tropical Depression Two in the northeast Gulf. Continue monitoring future updates for any changes that could lead to impacts across the Four State Region.

The ArkLaTex will experience the first of several days of amplified heat today, as highs take aim at the middle to upper 90s and "feels like" temperatures climb to 104 to 109 degrees. Highs in the triple digits are expected at many area sties tomorrow and Wednesday.

Warmer temperatures are expected today with widespread highs in the middle 90s to near 100 degrees. A few afternoon showers are possible across our eastern zones.

Conditions will become increasingly hot heading into the weekend. While Heat Advisory criteria may not necessarily be met, it is still essential to practice heat safety. Here are some helpful tips and strategies for heat safety.

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

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Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
De Queen AR	11:53	Clear	10	92	77	61	W 7	106 [HI]	29.93
El Dorado AR	11:53	Clear	10	93	76	57	NW 5	106 [HI]	29.95
Henderson TX	12:15	Mostly Clear	10	92	72	52	W 6	100 [HI]	29.97
Idabel OK	12:15	Clear	7	93	77	59	WSW 9	107 [HI]	29.95
Longview TX	11:53	Clear	10	91	72	53	S 6	99 [HI]	29.96
Lufkin TX	11:53	Clear	10	87	73	63	SSW 3	95 [HI]	29.99
Monroe LA	11:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	93	76	57	VRB 3	106 [HI]	29.95
Mount Pleasant TX	12:15	Clear	10	93	70	48	WSW 8	100 [HI]	29.97
Nacogdoches TX	11:56	Clear	10	88	75	65	W 5	98 [HI]	30.00
Natchitoches LA	12:15	Clear	10	92	75	58	CALM	104 [HI]	29.96
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	11:56	Mostly Clear	10	91	75	59	VRB 5	102 [HI]	29.96
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	11:53	Clear	10	91	77	63	VRB 6	105 [HI]	29.96
Texarkana AR	11:53	Clear	10	98	77	51	VRB 6	114 [HI]	29.95
Tyler TX	11:53	Clear	10	90	74	59		-	29.99


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