Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 12:21PM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For Friday, heat index values up to 108 expected. For
Saturday, heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Bradley, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln, Calhoun, Clark,
Dallas, Ouachita, and Pike Counties.
* WHEN...For Friday until 8 PM CDT this evening. For Saturday from 11
AM to 8 PM CDT
* 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:
Pike; Clark; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov