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Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 7 PM Sunday. Heat index values will range from 105° to 109° during the afternoon hours. Please use caution when outdoors and know the signs of heat related illnesses.

There is a chance for some strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon across portions of southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat.

High temperatures this afternoon will be in the mid 90s to near 100° with maximum heat indices between 105-109°. Isolated showers or thunderstorms can't be ruled out this afternoon.

Mild temperatures expected tonight under Partly Cloudy skies.

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	18:53	Lightning Observed	10	76	71	84	E 6	-	29.92
El Dorado AR	19:32	Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	1/2	72	63	73	S 21G61	-	30.02
Henderson TX	19:35	Clear	10	92	69	47	S 5	97 [HI]	29.91
Idabel OK	19:35	Lightning Observed	8	84	69	62	E 17G24	-	29.92
Longview TX	18:53	Clear	10	95	68	41	SSE 8	100 [HI]	29.89
Lufkin TX	18:53	Clear	10	91	73	55	SSE 8	100 [HI]	29.91
Monroe LA	18:53	Clear	10	94	71	47	S 5	101 [HI]	29.91
Mount Pleasant TX	19:30	Clear	10	93	67	43	SE 5	97 [HI]	29.89
Nacogdoches TX	18:56	Clear		92	72	52	SSE 5	100 [HI]	29.92
Natchitoches LA	19:35	Partly Cloudy	10	88	72	59	SSE 7	95 [HI]	29.92
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	18:56	Mostly Clear	10	95	69	44	SSW 7	101 [HI]	29.89
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	18:53	Clear	10	95	71	46	SSE 6	103 [HI]	29.89
Texarkana AR	19:29	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	86	68	55	E 14G26	-	29.93
Tyler TX	18:53	Clear	10	94	71	47	SSE 9	101 [HI]	29.91


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