Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 5:51:04 am CDT

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Early to mid August Outlook

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Heat Safety Tips to Remember

Today's Records and Climate Data

The Climate Prediction Center has issued their new 8 to 14 Day Outlook and it's looks very familiar with the Drought regaining ground across our Four-State area.

High pressure has dried out the muggy Gulf air and the new month gets a great start. Still near average temperatures, but much less humidity for the next day or two with northerly winds prevailing.

With oppressive heat expected to continue through much of this week, remember these heat safety tips.

Here are today's climate records for selected sites across the Four State region.

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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	04:53	Clear	10	65	64	96	CALM	-	29.87
El Dorado AR	04:53	Clear	10	67	64	90	WNW 3	-	29.85
Henderson TX	05:35	Clear	10	66	63	88	CALM	-	29.89
Idabel OK	05:35	Overcast	8	68	68	100	CALM	-	29.90
Longview TX	04:53	Clear	10	74	63	68	CALM	-	29.88
Lufkin TX	04:53	Clear	10	71	66	84	CALM	-	29.87
Monroe LA	04:53	Clear	10	71	66	84	CALM	-	29.85
Mount Pleasant TX	05:35	Clear	10	67	64	89	CALM	-	29.90
Nacogdoches TX	Old	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	-	N/A
Natchitoches LA	05:35	Clear	10	73	66	78	CALM	-	29.86
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	04:56	Clear	10	71	64	78	CALM	-	29.87
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	04:53	Clear	10	72	67	84	CALM	-	29.87
Texarkana AR	04:53	Clear	10	73	63	70	NNW 3	-	29.88
Tyler TX	04:53	Clear	10	74	61	63	CALM	-	29.91


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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

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