Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:28PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Pope County Higher Elevations, Boone County Higher
Elevations, Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher
Elevations, Newton County Higher Elevations, Van Buren County
Higher Elevations, and Johnson County Higher Elevations Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
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:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Boone County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
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