Dangerous Heat Sweeps Across 12 States
Midwest & Southern US
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Summary
- Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states through Wednesday, September 16, with heat index values forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas.
- Affected states include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
- Here's how you can stay safe:
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned space when possible, and avoid direct sun exposure.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles — car interiors can reach life-threatening temperatures within minutes.
- Limit strenuous outdoor activities to early morning or evening hours.
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and check on relatives and neighbors without reliable access to air conditioning.
Timeline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends outdoor workers schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce heat-related risk during today's advisory period.
The advisories extend from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas, with widespread readings between 106 and 109 degrees across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Most advisories expire at 7 p.m. CDT today, according to NWS Shreveport and NWS Norman forecast offices.
Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states from September 14 through September 16, 2026.
Incident reported at Midwest .
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends outdoor workers schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce heat-related risk during today's advisory period.
The advisories extend from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas, with widespread readings between 106 and 109 degrees across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Most advisories expire at 7 p.m. CDT today, according to NWS Shreveport and NWS Norman forecast offices.
Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states from September 14 through September 16, 2026.
Incident reported at Midwest .
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends outdoor workers schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce heat-related risk during today's advisory period.
The advisories extend from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas, with widespread readings between 106 and 109 degrees across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Most advisories expire at 7 p.m. CDT today, according to NWS Shreveport and NWS Norman forecast offices.
Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states from September 14 through September 16, 2026.
Incident reported at Midwest .
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends outdoor workers schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce heat-related risk during today's advisory period.
The advisories extend from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas, with widespread readings between 106 and 109 degrees across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Most advisories expire at 7 p.m. CDT today, according to NWS Shreveport and NWS Norman forecast offices.
Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states from September 14 through September 16, 2026.
Incident reported at Midwest .
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends outdoor workers schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce heat-related risk during today's advisory period.
The advisories extend from Texas and Oklahoma through the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South into Indiana and Kentucky, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 114 degrees in southern Texas, with widespread readings between 106 and 109 degrees across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Most advisories expire at 7 p.m. CDT today, according to NWS Shreveport and NWS Norman forecast offices.
Heat advisories issued by 16 National Weather Service forecast offices cover portions of 12 states from September 14 through September 16, 2026.
Incident reported at Midwest .
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It’s 73 degrees and raining in Chicago
@EthanRc2002 isn’t chicago a bit of an outlier compared to rest of illinois since it’s along a windy coast?
Indiana here an holy fuck its hot. Haha
It’s 72…
*cries in mailman*
It’s 73 degrees and raining in Chicago
@EthanRc2002 isn’t chicago a bit of an outlier compared to rest of illinois since it’s along a windy coast?
Indiana here an holy fuck its hot. Haha
It’s 72…
*cries in mailman*
It’s 73 degrees and raining in Chicago
@EthanRc2002 isn’t chicago a bit of an outlier compared to rest of illinois since it’s along a windy coast?
Indiana here an holy fuck its hot. Haha
It’s 72…
*cries in mailman*
It’s 73 degrees and raining in Chicago
@EthanRc2002 isn’t chicago a bit of an outlier compared to rest of illinois since it’s along a windy coast?
Indiana here an holy fuck its hot. Haha
It’s 72…
*cries in mailman*
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It’s 73 degrees and raining in Chicago
@EthanRc2002 isn’t chicago a bit of an outlier compared to rest of illinois since it’s along a windy coast?
Indiana here an holy fuck its hot. Haha
It’s 72…
*cries in mailman*