Extreme Heat Warning for Western Arkansas Counties Until 7 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin counties until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
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Sep 5, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin Until 7 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin counties in Arkansas. The warning is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and expires at 7 PM CDT.
According to the warning, dangerously hot conditions are expected, with ambient temperatures near 105 degrees and heat index values between 110 and 112. The warning notes that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also warn against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
Sep 5, 2026, 12:23 p.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin Until 7 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service in Tulsa warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for parts of western Arkansas.
The warning covers North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin Counties from noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday, September 6, 2026. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with ambient temperatures near 105 and heat index values of 110 to 112.
The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also warns not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting that car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Sep 5, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ETFirst report
Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, Central and Southern Franklin Until 7 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Sebastian, Southern Crawford, and Central and Southern Franklin counties in western Arkansas, in effect from noon to 7 p.m. CDT on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The warning covers the cities of Cravens, Van Buren, Lonelm, Watalula, Jethro, Charleston, Ozark, Cecil, and Fort Smith.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with ambient temperatures near 105 degrees and heat index values between 110 and 112 degrees. The warning states that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
The National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. They also warn against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting that car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
The warning expires at 7 p.m. CDT Sunday.
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