Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:50AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 114 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, and southeast
Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Independence; Jackson; Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Arkansas; Desha
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender: