Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 12:58:20 pm CDT

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Mid to upper 90s temperatures combined with high humidity, will produce Heat Indices over 105 and up to 109 "Feels-like" degrees for us all again on Friday.

Hot temperatures expected today with highs near 100 degrees in some places with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Remember to practice these Heat Safety tips during this period of intense heat. Especially if you are planning on spending any amount of time outdoors during the later morning, afternoon and early evening hours.

Here's the climate averages for today's date at 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	03:53	Clear	9	73	73	100	CALM	-	30.00
El Dorado AR	03:53	Clear	10	72	71	96	ENE 3	-	30.02
Henderson TX	04:15	Clear	10	78	73	82	CALM	-	30.02
Idabel OK	04:15	Overcast	9	73	73	100	E 3	-	30.01
Longview TX	03:53	Clear	10	79	74	84	SW 5	-	29.98
Lufkin TX	03:53	Clear	10	77	76	96	SSW 3	-	30.00
Monroe LA	03:53	Clear	10	75	73	93	SSW 5	-	30.02
Mount Pleasant TX	04:15	Mist	5	75	74	94	CALM	-	30.00
Nacogdoches TX	03:56	Clear	10	76	75	97	ESE 3	-	30.01
Natchitoches LA	04:15	Clear	7	73	73	100	CALM	-	30.03
Shreveport LA (Regional Airport)	03:56	Mostly Clear	8	77	73	88	SSE 3	-	29.99
Shreveport LA (Downtown Airport)	03:53	Clear	10	78	74	87	SE 5	-	30.00
Texarkana AR	03:53	Clear	10	77	75	93	S 3	-	30.00
Tyler TX	03:53	Clear	10	80	76	87	SSW 8	-	30.00


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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

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