NWS Jackson MSXH.W 0007August 16, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Chicot, West Carroll, East Carroll and 27 more, AR and LA
The National Weather Service office in Jackson issued an extreme heat warning for Chicot, West Carroll, East Carroll and 27 more in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on August 17. It was the 7th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Jackson issued in 2026. Arkansas had 13 extreme heat warnings in August 2026, against 8 in an average August of 2008-2025 (Arkansas's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 29.5 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Jackson MS
- Area
- Chicot, West Carroll, East Carroll and 27 more
- State
- Arkansas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:29 p.m. CDT, August 16, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KJAN XH.W 0007
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What the agency told people to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.