Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 12:15AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:15pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest, and
western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Conway; Faulkner; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Pike; Clark; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov