Arkansas Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 09/01/2026 21:41

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 11:41PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 9:41pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * 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: 
Sharp; Randolph; Independence; Lawrence; Jackson; Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Lincoln; Desha; Drew; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northwest Yell County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov