 Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 1:05PM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat
index values up to 104 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest, and
western Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Affected Areas: Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northwest Yell County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Severity: Moderate
Effective as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025 06:05 PM.
Expires Wednesday, August 20, 2025 02:15 AM.
Certainty: Likely.
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