Extreme Heat Warning for East Arkansas, North Mississippi, West Tennessee
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NWS Memphis issues Extreme Heat Warning for portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday with heat index up to 109 degrees.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- East Arkansas, North Mississippi, West Tennessee
- Issued
- August 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis TN
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Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Memphis TN. Effective from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
Affected Areas
Portions of East Arkansas (Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi, Cross, Crittenden, St. Francis), North Mississippi (DeSoto, Tate, Panola), and West Tennessee (Tipton, Shelby).
What You Should Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 degrees expected.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 11 AM CDT to 8 PM CDT on August 19, 2026.
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